Finding the help you need

Usually, most of us can work out life's smaller problems with a spouse, a partner, a family member, or even a work associate. But sometimes, in our fast-paced, stress-filled lives, we need a little help with the larger ones.

If you or someone you know is struggling with one of the following mental or emotional issues, consider contacting a marriage and family therapist (MFT):

Drug & alcohol abuse Child/adolescent issues Marital concerns Crisis intervention Communications Financial stressors Stress management Elderly concerns Eating disorders Assessments & evaluations

Anxiety Depression Relationships Grief & loss Infidelity Divorce Sexual problems Spiritual growth Life transition issues

Of all the ways you can get help, why chose an MFT? Because an MFT is specifically trained to help you develop the skills you need to start improving your relationships and your life today.

Enhancing your life and relationships

Starting to work toward a stronger, better life is one of the smartest things you can do. More and more people from all walks of life are turning to marriage and family therapy because of its results-based philosophy.

People who have worked with MFTs report improvement in their emotional and overall health, their family and partner relationships, their relationships with co-workers, their productivity at work, even their social life and community involvement.

Parents of children who have worked with MFTs report that their children's behavior improved, they get alone better with other children, and they do better academically.

This is a unique approach to enhancing your relationships. For starters, MFTs don't just work with married couples or families. They're trained to focus on the individual within a "system" - a couple, family, or group. Their specialized training allows them to view each problem through a wide lense and to consider all of the possible ways of achieving your goals. Some even specialize in helping companies build more effective work teams.

All of their efforts are focused with the "end in mind." They start by listening to your unique situation.

Discovering Solutions with Trained Guidance

Then they help you toward a goal that's both attainable and understandable. Your MFTs will start coaching you, and others if appropriate, to begin making the changes you need for a better life.

Rigorous training is required to meet national and state standards, as established by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and the Alabama state legislature. Alabama is one of 42 states that currently regulates the practice of marriage and family therapy. When you look for an MFT, be sure to look for "Clinical Member of AAMFT."

For More Information:

Follow this link to our Referral Pageto find Alabama Clinical Members of AAMFT. Or, for more information, send an email to the ALAMFT Administrative Assistant.

Alabama Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
MFT Center, Glanton House
Auburn University AL 36849
334-844-4481