FAMILIES

Often families come to therapy because of an “identified patient” or the “problem”person(s). Through boundaries that promote safe sharing, what ends up unfolding is anamazing opportunity to see the various needs and emotions of all family members at play.

At Therapyoutic, family members are taught how to express these desires, hear others’ perspectives, and communicate respectfully.

Family therapy can be very powerful.  The defined family is viewed as a system, with each member playing a unique role.  Like in couples therapy, relationships between family members can be difficult because of the distinct history each member brings.  Various life stressors can increase and escalate individuals' emotions, and behind closed doors is often where they present.  Issues such as self-harm, academic struggles, anxiety, behavioral changes to name a few tend to be a symptom of a these larger, systemic issues.  

The family knows itself best and with the use of a strength-based,  collaborative, and goal-oriented approach, families begin to find cohesion.  During the 90-minute sessions, your family with have a comfortable, open, non-judgmental, and unbiased space for members to share their experiences, learn coping techniques, and develop new ways to communicate.  Families will learn how to hear each other, respectfully disagree, and adhere to appropriate boundaries.