Specialized Wellness Counseling for Peak Performance
Family Counseling
There is not much question that when a family is healthy and happy, all seems right in the world.
But not all families are stable, healthy and happy all the time.
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The stresses of modern life, the need for better ​work-life balance, a family crisis of one kind or another or mental health challenges for one or more family members can bring a family to its knees at any time.
​Children with disabilities, financial stresses, behavioral challenges, and just the ages and stages of different children can create challenges that may require some help to resolve.
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Many families have some built-in resiliency to many of these problems.
But even the best families can feel a need for help beyond the family's own resources.
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Deciding if family therapy is right for a family can be a big decision, it may feel initially like admitting defeat or failure. In reality choosing family counseling can be a big step forward.
If your family is experiencing one or more of these symptoms, it may be time to consider family counseling.
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Family members have difficulty functioning in their normal capacity.
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Family members tend to have extreme emotional reactions.
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There is a significant breakdown in communication between family members.
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Family members are withdrawing from family life.
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There are symptoms of violence or the threat of violence to oneself or other family members.
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Family members express feelings of helplessness or hopelessness.
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There have been changes in the children's behavior at home or school.
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The family has had a traumatic experience and members are having a hard time coping.
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Finding and Choosing a Family Therapist
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Questions to ask: When interviewing a therapist for possibly working with your family, you should ask the following questions:
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Where did you get your professional degrees?
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Is your degree is in family therapy or a related discipline?
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How long have you been in practice?
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What is your experience in treating my specific problem?
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What is your philosophical approach to family counseling?
Deciding to turn to family counseling for dealing with family problems is a big step. But it is a necessary and helpful step when the family's own resources for solving problems is insufficient, or when problems seem insurmountable.
