Family Counseling

The family systems approach, also known as family systems therapy, is a form of psychotherapy that helps people address individual needs by resolving issues within the context of the family unit. The family systems theory states that a family functions as a system, wherein each member has a specific role to uphold the family dynamic. Based on these roles, the family is held to a standard of effective ways of communication and interaction with one another.

Here are some examples of what Roles you may identify in a family session:

Hero
Rescuer
Mediator
Scapegoat/Black sheep
Switchboard
Power broker

Lost child
Clown
Cheerleader
Nurturer
Thinker
Truthteller

The process of family healing takes time, patience, consistency in attending sessions, and an open mind. Your family counselor will work with you and your family to identify goals, interventions, and timing for addressing individual needs.

Potential Benefits from Family Therapy:

Define and understand your specific roles in the family unit.
Communicate needs more effectively with one another.
Establish effective Conflict Resolution skills.
Deepen empathy for family members.
Discover family strengths.
Identify actions needed for areas of growth.
Re-define generational messages and patterns.
Discuss and find solutions for various problems and challenges that you are currently experiencing.
Strengthen Bonds within the family .
Learn how to set and maintain Boundaries within the family.
Create shared meaning and values.
Develop Trauma Resiliency for parents and children.