Family Therapy

Helping families connect

Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on family dynamics and building healthier interactions within family systems. It can help families cope with various issues, such as marital problems, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or financial difficulties. Family therapy can also improve communication and conflict resolution skills among family members.

Family therapy is based on the assumption that problems are best understood and solved in the context of the family unit. Each family member influences and is influenced by others in the family. Therefore, family therapy aims to address the needs and goals of each individual as well as the family as a whole.

There are different types of family therapy, such as family systems therapy, functional family therapy, narrative family therapy, psychoeducation, and supportive family therapy. Each type has its own theoretical orientation, techniques, and goals.

- Enhancing emotional trust among family members

- Reducing stress and conflict within the family

- Increasing coping skills and resilience of each family member

How therapy can solve your problem?

Some common techniques used in family therapy include:

– Behavioral techniques: These involve skills training and psychoeducation to help family members deal with specific problems. For example, modeling and role-playing might be used to help family members resolve communication problems.

– Psychodynamic techniques: These involve exploring how each family member interprets and responds to the problems they are facing. They also help family members understand how their past experiences and unconscious processes affect their current relationships.

– Structural techniques: These involve changing the patterns of interaction and organization within the family. They also help establish clear boundaries, roles, and rules for each family member.

– Systemic techniques: These involve identifying and changing the underlying beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape the family’s behavior. They also help family members appreciate the diversity and complexity of their family system.