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Is your family experiencing frequent communication breakdowns that seem impossible to resolve? Do you feel like your family is drifting apart, and you’re unsure how to reconnect? Whether you were born into your family, chose it, or sometimes feel stuck with it, challenges are a natural part of family life. Maybe you’re part of more than one family system, each with its issues. Family therapy is designed to help navigate these complexities.
Much like therapy for individuals, family therapy focuses on improving relationship dynamics and breaking old habits. It’s often a shorter-term approach with specific goals, exploring patterns, conflicts, and ways ofcommunication methodsim is to foster a healthier, more understanding, and more connected family environment.
What is Family Therapy?
Family therapy is like a group brainstorm session for your family’s dynamics. Unlike individual therapy, which focuses on one person’s thoughts and behaviors, family therapy zooms out to address how everyone interacts together. It’s about understanding and resolving conflicts, improving communication, and creating a healthier family environment. Whether you’re navigating everyday disagreements or tackling more serious issues like divorce or mental health disorders, family therapy aims to strengthen connections and promote understanding among all family members.
Services range from $110 to $175 per session.
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10/21-11/30: Use Code GROW20 in the comment box on the request form for 20% off your first 3 sessions.
Our Family Therapy can Help Families Overcome:
COMMUNICATION ISSUES
CONFLICTS BETWEEN FAMILY MEMBERS
A FAMILY MEMBER’S MENTAL ILLNESS
CARING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
ESTABLISHING FAMILY RULES, ROLES, AND EXPECTATIONS
WORKING IN A FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS
A FAMILY MEMBER’S ILLNESS AND CAREGIVER FATIGUE
FINANCIAL PROBLEMS OR DISAGREEMENTS ABOUT MONEY
ISSUES WITH EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS
DEALING WITH GRIEF, LOSS, AND TRANSITION
What to Expect in Family Therapy
In family therapy, you’ll meet with a therapist who helps your family tackle the challenges you’re facing together. Sessions will be all about looking at how you interact, figuring out what’s causing conflict, and finding better ways to communicate. The family therapist will guide you through discussions and activities aimed at strengthening your family bonds. Expect an open, supportive environment where everyone gets a chance to be heard and work towards solutions together. It’s a team effort to improve how you connect and understand each other.
10/21-11/30: Use Code GROW20 in the comment box on the request form for 20% off your first 3 sessions.
The Benefits of Family Therapy
Family therapy offers numerous benefits, starting with improved communication. By learning to express feelings more clearly and openly, families can reduce misunderstandings and conflicts. Practicing these skills helps everyone feel heard and understood, creating a more harmonious home environment. Additionally, therapy fosters understanding and empathy among family members. By exploring each other’s experiences, family members develop greater empathy and compassion, reducing feelings of isolation or resentment. This deeper understanding promotes a more supportive and loving family dynamic.
Another key benefit is strengthening emotional bonds. Through guided discussions and activities, family members can reconnect and develop a deeper understanding of each other. This sense of unity and support makes the family unit stronger and more resilient during tough times. Family therapy also helps resolve conflicts more effectively. The therapist assists in identifying the root causes of disagreements and provides strategies for addressing them constructively.
Finally, family therapy helps establish and maintain healthy boundaries. Discussing and setting clear boundaries ensures respect and individual well-being within the family, resulting in healthier relationships and more respectful interactions overall.
How to Prepare for Family Therapy
Preparing for family therapy individually and as a family can help ensure productive and meaningful sessions:
- Open Communication: Talk with your family members about the decision to seek therapy and ensure everyone is on board and understands the purpose.
- Set Goals: Discuss and agree on specific goals you want to achieve as individuals and as a family through therapy. Clear objectives can help guide the process and keep everyone focused.
- Reflect on Issues: Think about the issues and conflicts that have been affecting your family. Reflecting on these can help you articulate your concerns during sessions.
- Stay Committed: Make a commitment to attend sessions regularly and participate actively. Consistency and engagement from everyone are key to making progress.
- Create a Safe Space: Ensure that everyone feels safe and respected during therapy sessions. Encourage honesty and openness while maintaining a supportive atmosphere.
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10/21-11/30: Use Code GROW20 in the comment box on the request form for 20% off your first 3 sessions.
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