Family is like the most binding relationship there is.
Although even the closest-knot family may face a communication issue, some of those problems are long-lived, and obstacles can be even more insurmountable with family members in such proximity; they seem to know the buttons to push
It might take a professional to help you all get back on track and make home life more peaceful.
This step is where family therapy becomes particularly relevant.
What is Family Therapy?
Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy. It aims to decrease distress and conflict by improving the way family members interact with one another.
It is not always possible to gather all family members affected by the problem in one room alone. The difference between family therapy and individual counseling is more about the lens through which we view the problem than how many people are in the room.
Rather than focusing on the role of one person in a problem, family counseling views problems as systems or patterns that need to be modified.
It often enters the lexicon as “treatment based on strengths.” In conclusion, strong, quality relationships in the family are important for the mental well-being of all family members.
For instance, this technique may work well to assist a family member in becoming accustomed to another family member facing an addiction, medical problem, or mental health diagnosis. It can also be employed to enhance communication and minimize friction.
Popular Reasons for Family Therapy
This upcoming statement provides reasons that may urge you to have family therapy.
If there is an issue with school, substance abuse, or an eating disorder.
Moving, natural disaster, incarceration of a sibling or parent–any significant change that affects the whole family
Sudden or traumatic death of a family member
A new family member in the home (new sibling, parent, or grandparent moving in)
Domestic violence
Divorce
Parental conflict
Not all therapists and psychologists have received training in family therapy. Therefore, if you require this type of counseling, it is best to find a qualified mental health professional with the proper credentials for providing family psychotherapy.
Goals of Family Therapy
All family members can benefit from family therapy on a variety of levels. Family therapy is very effective at:
Establish and hold Loving Boundaries
Help ensure cohesion and communication
Encourage solutions through a more profound knowledge of family dynamics
Develop a sense of empathy
Minimize family discord
Get In Touch with Healthy Families of Albuquerque
Healthy Families of Albuquerque provide family therapy. Our therapist will meet with some members of your family to better understand the thoughts, motivations, behaviors, and feelings of others.
The goal of therapy is to improve family members' overall communication ability, increasing everyone’s effective behavior choices and working as a more cohesive and functional unit.
Call Healthy Families Albuquerque at 505-842-9911 or complete our form online to schedule your appointment.
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