Comparison of attachment-based family therapy with other therapies

Attachment-based family therapy (ABFT) is a manualized, empirically-supported therapy designed to improve family interactions and the attachment bonds between family members. In a comparison with other therapies, ABFT has been found to be more effective in treating adolescent depression, suicidal ideation, and family conflict. Specifically, ABFT has shown better outcomes in decreasing symptoms of depression and increasing relationship satisfaction between parents and their children. Additionally, ABFT has been found to be more effective in reducing the frequency of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among adolescents and improving parent-adolescent communication. Overall, ABFT has demonstrated significant advantages over other therapies in terms of its effectiveness in working with families and improving attachment bonds.

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