Respected counseling practice explains family therapy
By Dr. Sidney H. Grossberg
What is family therapy?
Family therapy helps family members improve communication and resolve problems. It can be done with two or more members of a family. Further, it can involve anyone in a relationship group, even if that person doesn’t fall within a traditional definition of family. For example, an aunt, a grandparent, a girlfriend, or partner – who don’t traditionally fall within a “nuclear family” – could all be involved in family therapy.When is family therapy used?
Family therapy is an ideal counseling method that helps family members adjust to a problem, an illness, a crisis. For example:- When a family member is struggling with substance abuse or an eating disorder
- An event that impacts the entire family, such as a relocation or a natural disaster
- A traumatic loss of a family member
- Adjusting to a new family member in the house, such as the birth of a sibling or a grandparent moving in
- Domestic violence, divorce, or parental conflict
What to expect from family therapy
While some members of a family may have some hesitation about therapy, it can be helpful on various levels. It can:- Help individuals understand and develop healthy boundaries
- Foster communication and collaboration among members of the family
- Improve problem solving by increasing understanding of others’ points of view
- Build empathy and reduce conflict
The number of sessions and frequency of these appointments will depend on the unique situation. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Counseling Associates in West Bloomfield, MI, call (248) 626-1500.
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