What is a primary focus of the Family Therapy Approach?

• A. Focusing on the individual in isolation
• B. Focusing on the family's developmental stages
• C. Focusing on whole systems of individuals
• D. Focusing on financial aspects of the family

Answer: (C)

In family therapy, problems are understood as rooted in the relationships and patterns within the family system. It treats the family as an interconnected whole, so change comes through altering how members relate, communicate, and set boundaries, rather than focusing on a single person in isolation. While the family's developmental stages or specific issues like finances may be considered, they are not the primary focus; the emphasis is on the entire network of interactions and how they sustain or change the presenting concerns.