Another area where our therapists and counselors have experience working with families is grief and loss. Sometimes, expected or unexpected life events will trigger problems. Events like the death of a loved one, a diagnosis, or an accident can cause significant stress and strain on a family’s relationships. Even healthy families can feel their relationships change after going through something traumatic.

Conflict, fighting, or just being “on edge” with each other may be common now when it was rare before. This is very common and understandable. Therapy can be a place for a family to work through these realities and challenges together in a safe, set-apart time, and place. 

Sometimes, the best way out of something is to journey through it. And, that is where the therapy process is important in a family’s life. Change in counseling often comes through the client’s own experience of clear processing and reflection. Here, we see our role as working alongside clients to help guide them in that process.  This may look like learning to parent a child to resolve behavioral problems. Or, learning how to more openly and honestly communicate with each other and resolve conflict.

Family therapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of each other and how to better communicate and meet each other’s needs. We use empathetic listening, curious questions, and a variety of therapeutic skills and techniques. Together, we journey with families in this process to help them experience the change they need.