Systemic practice pilot trial
A research protocol document for testing systemic family therapy approaches to improve outcomes for families through trained keyworkers.
Applies to England
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The Supporting Families programme commissioned a trial of systemic practice in early help services in children’s social care. Systemic practice is based on systemic family therapy. This is a long-established approach for psychologists and psychotherapists who work with families.
This research protocol document explains the trial design, outcome measures, and implementation approach, including:
- training
- reflective practice
- systemic tools
The protocols are intended for researchers, policy makers, and practitioners involved in children’s social care family support and early help services. They help to provide a clear framework for assessing feasibility and indicative impact before a potential full-scale trial.