Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.
– Virginia Satir
Families often find themselves in need of a guide, when situations become over whelming and there is a disconnect in communication. In family therapy, we strive to identify the dynamics that contribute to distress, as well as the historic and underlying issues that effect a family. Often times, these challenges are generational and deeply ingrained in the family system.
Reasons a family may seek therapy include:
- A loss in the family
- Substance abuse
- Separation or divorce
- Blending of families
- Chronic illness
- Mental illness
- Shared trauma
- Physical or verbal abuse
- Behavioral or academic concerns in a child
- Chaotic interactions