5.59 Characteristics of Families Participating in Multifamily Group Therapy for Children in a Long-Term Psychiatric Inpatient Program

Abstract

Multifamily group therapy (MFGT) has been used in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings to facilitate parental skill development with children who have emotional, social, or behavioral problems. This study looked for similarities and differences among parents of children receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment in a long-term placement program.