Medical Family Therapy

Medical family therapy is a unique approach to overall health that addresses the biological, psychological, social and spiritual health of patients and their families in a medical setting. Medical family therapists provide patients with an opportunity to connect to resources that may aid in improving overall quality of life. The medical family therapist is part of the care team, which also includes medical providers, nursing staff and case managers.

Concerns that can be discussed with the medical family therapist include:

Weight
Diabetes
Blood pressure
Chronic pain
Nutrition management
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Life adjustment issues
Self-care
Medications compliance
Coping with stress
Family planning
Grief
Diagnosis education and information
Resource information (inside and outside of the Chickasaw Nation)
Exercise programs

You Provide

CDIB card
Driver’s license
Citizenship card

Eligibility

Chickasaw citizen or member of a federally recognized tribe

Other Information

Medical family therapists are part of a treatment team in the healthcare setting. This team practices integrated care. Integrated care means the goal is to treat the overall health and well-being of the patient. The care team practicing integrated care may include the medical provider, nursing staff, case managers, psychiatrists, pharmacists and medical family therapists. These professionals work together to assist patients in reaching their physical and mental health goals.

Zero Suicide is a commitment to suicide prevention in health and behavioral health systems. It is both a concept and a practice being implemented by the Chickasaw Nation.