How do members experience Couples/Family Therapy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
A recent event or problem in the couple or family 28 7
Support mental / emotional health 22 14
Improve communication 21 18
Substance abuse in family 4 1
Borderline personality disorder 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Stress 3
Depressed mood 2
Despair 2
Feelings of hopelessness 2
Increased anxiety 2
Anger 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 7
Mild 5
None 26

Member evaluations

Chelena

evaluated on May 31, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for A long-term problem in the couple or family: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

searchinglikeme

evaluated on Feb 02, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for A long-term problem in the couple or family: Major
  • Side effects: None

pozaware

evaluated on Sep 18, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for A long-term problem in the couple or family: None
  • Side effects: Severe