Is Family Therapy right for us?
“We are fighting all the time.”
“We don’t know how to talk to each other.”
“Every day feels hard in our family right now.”
There are many different reasons why families start therapy. If you feel like your family is struggling to communicate or get through the day, it is probably time to consider the option of therapy.
Common struggles that bring Families to therapy
BEHAVIORAL OUTBURSTS
PARENT-CHILD CONFLICT
SIBLING CONFLICT
HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DEFIANCE/ACTING OUT
HIGH STRESS
IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVORCE/SEPARATION
EMOTIONAL CONTROL
DIFFICULT LIFE EXPERIENCES
TRAUMA
What to expect in Family Therapy
Your family therapy will begin with an intake appointment with your therapist. Your therapist will ask questions to gain an understanding of your family’s experiences, worldviews, strengths, concerns, needs, and relationship dynamics.
It will be important for your therapist to learn more about each person’s perspectives and needs in the family. After gathering this information about your family, they will work together with you and your family to decide which areas you would like to work on in therapy.
For many families, therapy sessions are scheduled on a weekly or biweekly basis for 45-60 minutes. The length of treatment varies significantly, depending on the symptoms and goals for the family.