Table 1.

FFT-CD Session Goals and Strategies

Module Name, Number of Sessions	Goals
Module 1:	Join with family
Understanding Depression	Present interpersonal model
3 sessions	Conceptualize treatment goals in terms of upward and downward spirals
Module 2:	Increase positive feedback
Families Talking Together 3 – 4 sessions	Promote active listening
	Improve skill in providing negative feedback
Module 3:	Identify pleasurable events/activities
Things We Do Affect How We Feel 2 – 3 sessions	Promote assertiveness
	Plan enjoyable family and individual activities
Module 4:	Enhance problem-identification
We Can Solve Problems Together	Institute mood monitoring
3 – 4 sessions	Teach the problem-solving model
	Solve family problems
Module 5:	Promote skill generalization
Saying Goodbye	Empower family to continue process
1 – 2 sessions	Plan for future