Family and relationship problems can occur between all family members including, parents, children, siblings, friends and other important people in your life.

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Family Counseling

Is your family going through a rough patch? Whether the issue itself, stems from a lack of understanding between those involved, sibling conflict, or developmental disagreements with a child, a difficult situation can have an effect on the entire family. Family counseling, or family therapy, can be helpful when problems arise and can help restore and improve communication. Some situations that may benefit from family counseling include: If a family is going through a loss.If a family member is suffering from substance abuse Issues between parents (parenting issues or going through a divorce)If a teenager is experiencing behavior issues such as anger outbursts, Sibling conflict How can family counseling help? Family counseling can help open up a line of dialogue and communication and can help family members understand each other’s perspectives. This makes it easier to resolve disputes. During the counseling sessions, each member has the ability to learn ways of communicating better, as well as developing techniques to de-escalate arguments while making sure that everybody is getting heard. This can also help with parenting problems such as conflicting parenting styles, rule enforcement and remaining consistent with your child once the rules are established. How is it accomplished? Family therapy or counseling can be used in addition to individual treatment. The goal is to improve relationships and improve methods of communication and conflict resolution. Families are a unique ecosystem, and issues affecting one member of a family can reverberate and affect the whole unit. Additional benefits of this type of counseling are that in some instances, the sessions can heal emotional wounds in a short period of time.

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Parenting and Family Issues

The number of situations associated with parenting and families is endless, but common conflicts can include in-laws sticking their nose your relationship, difference in opinion when it comes to raising children, and even trauma, such as domestic violence, or alcohol and drug abuse. It can be challenging to watch family members struggle, and in most cases, you may not know how to resolve the problem. Seeking support from a mental health professional can help parents and families develop acceptance and skills to repair relationships that may seem unsalvageable. Other parenting and family issues may include: Being a single parent, dealing with Divorce, infidelity Problems caused by divorced parents entering new relationships. Fewer opportunities for parents and children to spend time together, Deployment Parenting and family issues are oftentimes intertwined. Treatment methods vary and will depend on an individual or family situation. The healing process may focus on improving communication between family members, as well as finding healthy ways of resolving a conflict. Setting clear boundaries and communicating effectively as a parental unit can set a good example for your children and/or your spouse. You don’t have to face parenting and family challenges alone. Seek help from a qualified therapist to gain some much-needed perspective that will allow you to effectively work through the problems at hand.