The FCT Why Under 5

Learn why FCT uses the IDA, FIT, and LIR to continuously assess, plan, and strengthen programs because implementation requires the same intentional process as family change.

Learn about why FCT integrates Eco-Structural Family Therapy to reshape family roles, patterns, and environments so change doesn’t just happen in session, it lasts in real life.

Hear about the important role Emotionally Focused Therapy plays in shaping the FCT model. *This episode goes slightly over the 5 minutes.

Listen in to learn more about the Implementation Director role and purpose. There's so much taht they do!

It's more than a splurge! Listen in to hear why we emphasize self care not only to our families but for US! What brings you joy and how does that relate to attachment, creativity, and connection?

Listen in to hear the benefits of using the Guidebook with families and how it creates more buy-in to the FCT process.

Listen in to learn some tips for getting the whole family to complete these important tools together!

Otherwise known as the checkoff process! Listen in to learn why going through the checkoffs and regularly having sessions viewed is so critical to the FCT model.

Listen in to hear why there’s so much value in prioritizing our caregiver alignment with all families!

Family voice is the driving force of what keeps the FCT model growing! Listen in to why their feedback and ideas are so valuable to model development.

Listen in to hear why it’s so important to set families and treatment team members up for success for the very start of services. It’s more than numbers and checking boxes…let’s make them feel welcomed and valuable.

Listen in to hear the values behind checking in with families periodically throughout treatment and how it keeps the team approach of the model in the forefront.

Goodbye Qualtrics and Hello Qualo! Listen in to learn why we’re making the move!

There are times in treatment where the Area of Family Functioning changes. Listen in to learn how to adjust your approach.

What are our primary roles in aiding families to progress through each phase? Listen in to find out!

Why is it so important to devote time to review the FCE with all family members? Listen in to learn why!

Why is it important for FCT to integrate 2 tools endorsed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network into our work with families? Listen in to learn why!

Why are resiliency and hope so critical to a family’s success throughout FCT? Listen in!

Why is it still valuable to complete the Generalization Fidelity Documents even when a family closes out of FCT early? Listen in!

Listen in to hear the core beliefs of FCT and why we know hope and a sense of belonging is sometimes all a family needs to hear.

Why is FCT just like crossing the finish line of a race? And how can we be there at the finish line to celebrate our families?

Why is Peer Supervision (Team) so integral to the implementation of FCT? And is your team performing as a high functioning team? Listen in for a tip to learn how to assess it.

Listen in to learn the 3 areas of Behavior Control and how rewards and consequences play an active role in ensuring safe and appropriate behaviors both in and out of the family home.

Listen in to learn about the 6 types of Affective Involvement and the 1 we are striving for with our families.

Every year on March 3rd we celebrate the annual FCT Day of Giving! Listen in to learn why we value this day so much and how it got started!