The FCT Why Under 5

Otherwise known as the checkoff process! Listen in to learn why going through the checkoffs and regularly having sessions viewed is so critical to the FCT model.

Listen in to hear why there’s so much value in prioritizing our caregiver alignment with all families!

Family voice is the driving force of what keeps the FCT model growing! Listen in to why their feedback and ideas are so valuable to model development.

Listen in to hear why it’s so important to set families and treatment team members up for success for the very start of services. It’s more than numbers and checking boxes…let’s make them feel welcomed and valuable.

Listen in to hear the values behind checking in with families periodically throughout treatment and how it keeps the team approach of the model in the forefront.

Goodbye Qualtrics and Hello Qualo! Listen in to learn why we’re making the move!

There are times in treatment where the Area of Family Functioning changes. Listen in to learn how to adjust your approach.

What are our primary roles in aiding families to progress through each phase? Listen in to find out!

Why is it so important to devote time to review the FCE with all family members? Listen in to learn why!

Why is it important for FCT to integrate 2 tools endorsed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network into our work with families? Listen in to learn why!

Why are resiliency and hope so critical to a family’s success throughout FCT? Listen in!

Why is it still valuable to complete the Generalization Fidelity Documents even when a family closes out of FCT early? Listen in!

Listen in to hear the core beliefs of FCT and why we know hope and a sense of belonging is sometimes all a family needs to hear.

Why is FCT just like crossing the finish line of a race? And how can we be there at the finish line to celebrate our families?

Why is Peer Supervision (Team) so integral to the implementation of FCT? And is your team performing as a high functioning team? Listen in for a tip to learn how to assess it.

Listen in to learn the 3 areas of Behavior Control and how rewards and consequences play an active role in ensuring safe and appropriate behaviors both in and out of the family home.

Listen in to learn about the 6 types of Affective Involvement and the 1 we are striving for with our families.

Every year on March 3rd we celebrate the annual FCT Day of Giving! Listen in to learn why we value this day so much and how it got started!

Listen in to learn the nuances of Affective Responsiveness and some tips and tools to utilize when this area is a primary area of focus for families.

How does the domain of Roles play such a critical ‘role’ in family systems? Listen in to learn why!

Listen in to learn the nuances of effective communication within family systems and how we can keep encouraging and practicing clear and direct messaging.

Learn about why Problem Solving is critical for effective family functioning and how to talk with families about this domain.

FCT had 5 levels of certification for those providing the service. Listen in to learn the why behind having these in place.

Listen in to learn why FCT incorporates the use of the Child Placement Genogram in lieu of the SFA for select children we work with.

Listen in to learn why FCT’s unique approach to reunification has led to such amazing treatment outcomes.

Listen into hear a brief overview of the concept of counselor use of self and why it is so important for us as practitioners to integrate this into FCT.

What do we do when barriers present themselves when working with families?

It’s more than just writing a progress note. Listen in to learn more of the purpose for doing collaborative session notes WITH our families.

Listen in to hear why the Generalization session is so critical to wrapping up a family’s time on their FCT journey.

Listen in to learn the value of creating ownership for families and how it aligns perfectly with addressing emotional blocks.

Addressing emotional blocks is a core to FCT. Listen in to learn why they are so important for family progress.

Listen in to how we shift from conversations about tasks and behaviors to underlying feelings and emotions.

Listen in the why and when it’s important to bring this intervention to the families we serve.

How can we shift from shame and blame to ownership and connection. Listen in!

It’s such a seemingly simple concept yet so powerful in family work. Listen in to learn why.

What even is an Enactment? And why do we do them? Listen in to learn!

Seems obvious right? Family sessions as part of Family Centered Treatment. Listen in to learn the value of them.

What’s the purpose of meeting weekly with our team members? Listen in to learn why!

It’s not just another form to complete! This tool is a great resource for case presentations and to funnel the focus of treatment.

What’s the purpose of this activity and why is it so valuable in the Joining Phase? Listen in!

Why is going through a timeline with Caregivers so critical to FCT? Listen in!

Ecomaps have been part of FCT since the very beginning. Listen in to learn about why!

Listen in to why the Joining session is so valuable to FCT!

It’s more than just a few questions on a paper! Listen in to learn the value behind this FCT tool.

They seem so simple…a small card with a few bullet points. Yet their impact extends far beyond the simple list. Listen in to learn why!

In this episode, Stephanie shares an analogy of how FCT is like traveling with a family down a highway. Listen in to learn more!

Why does FCT steer away from traditional talk therapy and advocates for talking less and showing more? Listen in to discover why!

In Aug 2021 the FCT Foundation added a guide to supplement the SFA. Listen in to learn why it was added and how you can use it.

Why are we using a trauma screener and how to we keep it simple? Listen in to learn why!

This episode explores why we take time to integrate mindfulness into the timeline portion of the FLC.