Which therapy involves the family meeting with a therapist?

• A. 12-step Programs
• B. Couples Therapy
• C. Multidimensional Family Therapy
• D. Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Answer: (C)

Family-based approaches bring the whole unit into treatment, with the therapist guiding sessions that include the adolescent and family members together. Multidimensional Family Therapy is built around this idea, working with the family across multiple areas—family dynamics, school performance, peer relationships, and the surrounding environment—through coordinated sessions led by a therapist. This setup helps everyone communicate more effectively, learns problem-solving skills, and aligns supports across home and school to support lasting change.

In contrast, 12-step programs are typically peer-led support groups outside a formal therapist-led family session; couples therapy focuses on the relationship between two partners rather than the whole family; and cognitive-behavioral therapy usually centers on the individual’s thoughts and behaviors, though variants can involve others, the classic model emphasizes the individual rather than family meetings.