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Family Therapy
Therapy for family members to resolve conflict to increase understanding, communication and conflict resolution.
Family Therapy
Family counseling provides therapeutic treatment for two or more members of a family. Unlike couples counseling, family counseling is often focused on the dynamics between parents and children, siblings, relatives, and even close friends. The primary purpose of family therapy is to help members of a family system resolve conflict, manage major life changes, and develop closer bonds.
Clients often choose to attend family sessions as part of their own personal development. If an individual client is experiencing symptoms related to a strained family dynamic, family therapy can provide the tools to repair these important relationships. Clients who attend family therapy tend to see improvement in their own progress when their loved ones are included in the treatment process. This is especially true for children who are in therapy. Children, particularly adolescents, often benefit from having a safe place to discuss difficult topics with their caregivers.
Families may also choose to attend therapy together when navigating major changes that impact their normal dynamics.
Such changes may include births, deaths, divorce, remarriage, illness, moving, or experiencing a trauma. At times, the family may seek treatment for the benefit of one member who may be struggling with a serious mental health condition such as substance use or an eating disorder. This is a means of showing support for their loved one while also providing all members of the family a chance to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
In all cases, the role of the family therapist is to encourage participation from all members, allowing everyone to have a voice. Successful family counseling sessions often lead to improved communication, stronger family bonds, resolved conflicts, and improved mental and emotional wellness.