Family dynamics can be complex and challenging to navigate. Family members and close relatives often trigger us more than anyone else and it can be difficult to remain grounded in times of intense family conflict, or even during everyday challenges.
The goal of family therapy is to help improve communication and facilitate conflict resolution between family members. This type of therapy could include all family members or just those who are able or willing to participate. Because each family is so unique, your therapist will help create a plan and structure that works well for your family’s specific needs and goals.
In addition to working through issues during the sessions, your therapist will also provide you with tools to help strengthen your relationships and feel more equipped to deal with the challenges that you and your family face.
Family therapy can be between partners to help them with issues within the family, such as marital or financial challenges. Many people also engage in family therapy if someone in the family is dealing with a medical condition, mental health concern, trauma, or grief.
Helping a child who is struggling with mental health is also one of the reasons why people go to family therapy. As a parent, it can feel incredibly overwhelming when your child is struggling and you don’t know how to help them. Family therapy can help you identify and understand the ways that you can support your child’s emotional wellbeing.
As with any relationship, learning how to communicate and express our emotions in a healthy way is crucial. Having the space to create an open dialogue between family members and learn skills to improve your relationships can be incredibly helpful and bring about more harmony, peace, and understanding between family members. At Healing Pathways of Houston, we can help support and encourage you along the way with family concerns.
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