Family Therapy
I enjoy and get inspired by working with families. I grew up in a complicated family business with old world ways, and learned what not to do the hard way! I would prefer to help guide families into connection using the art of compromise instead of being right. I teach boundary setting with empathy, assertiveness and respect instead of seeking control, and being overreactive based on the causes and conditions of one’s upbringing. Family therapy can be complicated, however, I have a simple approach that works when individuals in the family are motivated to change the way they think, behave, and communicate.
I meet with parents first, then everyone individually. Sometimes that means I meet with an individual 1:1 many times to work on communication, being triggered by their nervous system, and possible habits/addictions. Once I see that the family members have learned and are getting A’s and B’s in empathy, assertiveness, and respect, and have addressed any nervous system tiggers and habits/addictions, I then will put everyone together to create a new system, a new family style where the roles and the rules are based on what the family sees as their true value system that was there all along, but got lost as the family went into different directions.
Common reasons for seeking family therapy include:
- Communication breakdowns and avoidance
- Divorce
- Parent-child conflict
- Problems between siblings
- Domestic violence
- The unexpected or traumatic loss of a family member
- Parents and children with mental health issues and trauma
Family therapy is necessary to address family issues and heal a family’s wounds. If any of the above scenarios resonate with your family, consider seeking family therapy. Family therapy can be beneficial on many different levels.
Some positive family therapy outcomes are:
- Strategies to develop and maintain boundaries
- Fostered sense of cohesion and communication among family members
- Promotes problem-solving through an understanding of family patterns and dynamics
- Builds empathy and understanding
- Reduces family conflict
If you’re interested in learning about how I can help guide your family through conflict and establish new connections, contact me today for a free consultation.