Family Therapy
Things might look okay from the outside…
But under the surface, it’s anything but.
The ugly truth is you can’t stand to be home … and neither can anyone else.
The family feels disjointed and chaotic. There’s constant tension.
Communication is terrible, and no one feels heard or appreciated.
It’s overwhelming … and resentment is building … and you’re all at the point of burnout.
“My family will be different.”
Many of us want to raise our families differently from how we were raised. We want to be more patient, communicate more effectively, and cultivate peace in our households.
But no one ever taught us how to do those things. Plus, they’re unfamiliar.
We want to try gentle parenting, but something in us tells us that’s for gentle kids, and your kids are anything but! You weren’t raised that way, and you turned out okay!
So, you fall into that familiar pattern.
You want to make a change, but it’s hard to know how or where to begin!
You’ve come to the right place.
Family therapy can give you the safe, peaceful home you’ve always wanted.
I’ll sit with your family, and we’ll talk about what you believe are the core issues. We’ll develop goals together, and I’ll make sure we’re making progress toward them as we continue our work together.
You’ll see how you’re recreating the dynamics you saw and lived through coming up. What you never analyzed as a child (why would you??) is whether your family members were truly happy with how things were working out.
Let’s talk about replacing those outdated relationship dynamics with more realistic ones that work better for you and your family in this time and space.
Coming together as a team isn’t easy, but…
It’s necessary for a peaceful and balanced family life.
Families who develop empathy for their members and communicate effectively tend to live in more harmony with one another.
Learning to let go of the things you can’t control lets you focus on the things that you can. That will be vital for realizing your vision of a happy family.
When you come to family therapy with an open mind, everyone comes to understand their part in the overall dynamic.
It’s not the blame game. Rather, it frames a discussion that produces solutions.
You have to start talking about what isn’t working.
That’s the only way you can work together on something that does.
Don’t worry … I’ll be there to guide and support you every step of the way. I’ll see you as a family unit and then have targeted sessions with individuals.
The conversations won’t always be easy, but that’s how you’ll build honesty, intimacy, and empathy with each other.
It’s time to get on the same team. Call today, and we’ll start with your free consultation: (708) 292-8339.