What is AF-CBT

Alternatives for Families- A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) is an intervention for families who are struggling with anger, conflict, and aggression. It can also help families who are at risk or are worried about aggression and violence. AF-CBT promotes use of positive coping and self-control skills, effective discipline strategies, and constructive family problem solving and communication.

AF-CBT Goals:

Enhance child and family safety
Strengthen family relationships, skills and routines
Reduce the risk for high conflict interactions
Reduce caregiver level of anger and use of force
Promote effective, non-physical discipline strategies

Possible Consequences of family conflict and aggression

Strained parent child relationship
Legal problems
Placement disruption
Emotional and/or physical injuries

How will families benefit?

Families benefit by:

Being more satisfied with family relations
Feeling more safe and secure

AF-CBT Services

Families are typically seen on an outpatient basis, usually about once each week.
Services involve individual child, individual caregiver, and parent-child or family sessions.
Average length of treatment may vary.

What Will Families Learn?

Personal and family safety
New ways to react to stressful situations
Parenting strategies related to child’s age and developmental level
Relaxation skills
Coping strategies
Anger management techniques
Improved social skills
Effective discipline strategies
Praise and positive attention
Positive family communication

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