Our family affects who we are and who we become, both for the better and for the worse. We learn our vocabulary, our habits, our customs, our morals, our values, how to self-soothe or not learn how to self-soothe, what we know about relationships, and how to view and observe the world around us.

Anyone seeking healthier, closer family relationships can benefit from family therapy.

Common reasons for seeking family therapy include:

• Divorce
• Parent-child conflict
• Parent-adult child conflict
• Problems between siblings (young or as adults)
• Domestic violence
• Substance use problems affecting the family
• Eating disorders within the family
• Mental health problems impacting the family
• The unexpected or traumatic loss of a family member
• Blended families learning to live together

Family therapy is necessary to address family issues and heal a family’s wounds. If any of the above scenarios resonate with your family, consider seeking family therapy. Family therapy can be beneficial on many different levels. When the whole family grows, each member is better off.

Some positive family therapy outcomes are:

• Strategies to develop and maintain boundaries
• A fostered sense of cohesion and communication among family members
• Promotes problem-solving through an understanding of family patterns and dynamics
• Builds empathy and understanding.
• Reduces family conflict

If you’re interested in learning about how we can help pull your family back together, contact Synchronicity Counseling Services today for a free consultation.