Multidimensional Family Therapy Worksheet

	Category	Description
1	Understanding Roles	Each family member writes down their perceived role within the family. Discuss how these roles can be adjusted to improve family dynamics.
2	Expressing Needs	Everyone lists their top three emotional or practical needs from the family. Share and discuss how these needs can be better met.
3	Identifying Strengths	Identify and discuss each person’s strengths. How can these strengths contribute to better family functioning?
4	Improving Communication	Reflect on a recent family conflict. What communication gaps were there? How could they be addressed in future situations?
5	Setting Boundaries	Discuss personal boundaries. What are some boundaries each family member needs? How can these be respectfully maintained?
6	Developing Coping Strategies	Discuss stressful situations in the family. How does each member currently cope? Outline healthier coping strategies that could be used by each person.
7	Planning Family Activities	Plan a family activity that everyone would enjoy. Discuss the planning process, roles, and expectations to ensure it strengthens family ties.
8	Reflecting on Changes	Reflect on the changes within the family since starting MDFT. What improvements have been made? What areas still need attention?

References

Liddle, H. A. (2016). Multidimensional Family Therapy: Evidence Base for Transdiagnostic Treatment Outcomes, Change Mechanisms, and Implementation in Community Systems. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 165, 82-90.

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Multidimensional Family Therapy Worksheet

Category

Description

1

Understanding Roles

Each family member writes down their perceived role within the family. Discuss how these roles can be adjusted to improve family dynamics.

2

Expressing Needs

Everyone lists their top three emotional or practical needs from the family. Share and discuss how these needs can be better met.

3

Identifying Strengths

Identify and discuss each person’s strengths. How can these strengths contribute to better family functioning?

4

Improving Communication

Reflect on a recent family conflict. What communication gaps were there? How could they be addressed in future situations?

5

Setting Boundaries

Discuss personal boundaries. What are some boundaries each family member needs? How can these be respectfully maintained?

6

Developing Coping Strategies

Discuss stressful situations in the family. How does each member currently cope? Outline healthier coping strategies that could be used by each person.

7

Planning Family Activities

Plan a family activity that everyone would enjoy. Discuss the planning process, roles, and expectations to ensure it strengthens family ties.

8

Reflecting on Changes

Reflect on the changes within the family since starting MDFT. What improvements have been made? What areas still need attention?

References