How Do I Know if Family Therapy is Right for my Family?

Every family has conflict and misunderstandings here and there. But, if you’re feeling that yours  may be having conflict more often than not and that it’s starting to affect your dynamic and feelings towards each other as a group, it might be time to look into family therapy. Today we’re talking about what family therapy is, and how to know if it might be the right choice for you and your family.  

What is Family Therapy?

As the name implies, family therapy is a practice that involves working with families to improve communication, conflict resolution, and address issues affecting the family members individually and as a whole which thus affects the whole family unit. Family therapy typically involves:

• Focusing on Relationships: Concentrating on how family members interact with each other and improve relationships and strengthen the family as a whole.

• Identifying Patterns: Help identify unhealthy patterns of  behavior and communication within the family. Understanding them helps families to change them.

• Conflict Resolution: Helps family members understand each other's perspectives and find constructive ways to resolve conflict. 

• Support for Individual and Collective Issues

• Therapeutic Techniques: like roleplaying, communication exercises, and exploring family dynamics 

How Do I Know If My Family Might Benefit From Family Therapy? 

If your family struggles with some or all of the following, family therapy could be a great choice to enact change and better understand each other:

• Communication Issues

• Persistent and or Escalating Conflicts 

• Behavioral Issues

• Unresolved Trauma

•  Lack of Connection

• Difficulty Meeting Family Goals

• Big Life Transitions

If you’re interested in giving family therapy a try, Ashlee is here to help! Book your free consultation at aimcounselingwa.com/consultation to see how Ashlee can help you and your family thrive.