The Benefits of Family Therapy

Family structures are unique. Whether your family consists of blood relatives, adopted members, step siblings, or a close-knit community, relationships between family members can be both fulfilling and challenging. Family relationships can influence many different aspects in our lives, from personal outlooks to romantic relationships to the way we interact with society. Family dynamics also heavily influence our development process. Those who have experienced prior family trauma can carry that trauma into their adult lives. Fortunately, seeking family therapy can help resolve the effects of past family trauma, address current issues, and help maintain a happy and healthy family.

Family therapy can address factors influencing family dynamics. The following points are some common topics that are addressed in family therapy:

• Behavioral problems in children
• Finances
• Personal conflicts
• Divorce or separation
• Substance abuse or addition
• Effects of an illness on the family
• Addressing trauma
• Mental health problems

Overall, the goal of family therapy is to address and work through any mental, emotional, or psychological problems to improve and maintain the healthy family life. Additional benefits include some of the following points:

• Understand how one’s family functions
• Improve communication skills
• Improve problem solving skills
• Develop strategies to work towards common goals
• Setting healthy boundaries

Family relationships are capable of shaping who we are as individuals, whether we like it or not. Repairing and maintaining healthy relationships with our family members can improve our individual wellbeing as well as the family’s. Family therapy can provide support and reduce sources of tension, create honesty and understanding, resolve conflicts, and even bring back family members who have been separated or isolated. At Counseling California, we have many Marriage and Family Therapists across California. Find a therapist who is eager to support your family with our online directory!

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