Posted 03.12.2025
How Behavioural Family Therapy has helped the families I work with.
Adil Hussain is an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Midlands Partnership University Foundation Trust. Adil has recently completed our Family Intervention for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder course. Adil has provided feedback on the course and the impact for the families he worked with.
“Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) has been very helpful in supporting families and improving overall wellbeing. The structured approach of BFT made it easier for me to guide families through improving communication, problem-solving, identifying early warning signs and looking at a wellbeing plan. The training was excellently delivered, which has helped in building my confidence to deliver the skills and sessions clearly and effectively, helping families work together to manage difficult situations and prevent relapse.
“Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) has been very helpful in supporting families and improving overall wellbeing.”
— Adil Hussain (Occupational Therapy Assistant, Midlands Partnership University Foundation Trust)
With the first family I worked with the sessions focused on building better communication and understanding between family members. Skills such as active listening, expressing feelings, and making positive requests helped reduce conflict and did help with improving emotional connection. Through information sharing, the family gained a better understanding of mental health symptoms, triggers, and early warning signs, helping them to manage difficulties before they worsened. The sessions also encouraged the carer to focus on personal goals and self-care, which helped reduce stress and improved balance within the relationship.
With the second family the BFT helped create calmer and more open communication within the home. The sessions encourage all family members to share their views respectfully and work together to support recovery. In future appointments we are planning to identify early signs and a wellbeing plan. The family are more confident in managing difficult moments and support each other when needed.
The training I completed showed how involving families in care leads to better recovery, increased confidence and calmness in the home environment, and long-term wellbeing for everyone involved.”