What does PMFG mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Psychoeducational Multi Family Group (PMFG) is an intervention strategy used to support families with a member who is experiencing mental illness, addiction, or any other sort of psychological disorder. It provides a safe environment in which family members can come and learn more about the particular disorder and how to best care for the affected individual.

Any family member who is directly impacted by the specific disorder being addressed can participate in PMFG. This includes parents, siblings, partners and other close relatives of the individual with the disorder. Professionals such as therapists, social workers or psychiatrists may also be present as facilitators of group discussions.

During PMFG sessions, participants are encouraged to discuss their experiences living with someone affected by a certain mental health condition. Through this discussion facilitated by professionals, everyone involved can become better informed on how to cope with their situation and provide adequate support for their loved one. Additionally, they might receive psychoeducation which covers different topics such as language that should be avoided when talking to people with mental illness or general tips for providing emotional support.

Frequency of meetings depend on the individual needs of each family but typically sessions occur weekly in order for participants to have enough time reflect on what was discussed during previous meetings and set new goals for progress in between sessions. Meetings usually last between 1-2 hours depending on number of attendees and depth of conversation desired by those participating.

Yes, after attending PMFG sessions participants are offered additional resources such as educational materials or contact information of support networks based on their location that they could reach out to if needed at any instance during their journey towards recovery along side their loved one's recovery process.