Family therapy is a form of group psychotherapy focusing on improving relationships and behaviors. In family therapy, a group can consist of several combinations of loved ones, such as parents/guardians and their children, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and friends.
Family Therapy can help with situations including:
- Adjusting to a new life change or a medical condition
- Strained relationships between family members
- Supporting a family member with a substance use disorder
- Supporting a family member with a mental health condition
- Communication issues
- Trauma (physical or emotional)
- Death and grief
- Divorce or romantic relationship issues
- Coping with sudden changes, such as unemployment, moving or incarceration
- Changes and challenges that come with aging
Family therapy is an evidence-based treatment that is grounded in theory and skill-based dialogue (conversations). It provides a supportive, nonjudgmental, and safe environment that allows your family to talk openly.
With guidance the family will work on improving interactions and communication while working to incorporate healthy behaviors to improve your family’s functioning and well-being.
As conversation is the main part of family therapy, it is essential for all family members participating to be actively involved in it. The trust and relationship between you and your therapist are essential to working together effectively and benefiting from the therapy.
The frequency and number of sessions vary from family to family depending on their unique circumstances. Therapy may involve just a few sessions, or they could continue for several months or more.
Sources
Family Therapy | The Cleveland Clinic
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