Blended family counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Durham, NC helps families who have come together through marriage work through changes, accept differences, ease tension, and form bonds. It enables parents to set boundaries and expectations around finances, parenting, and other areas. In addition, it offers all family members a safe space to voice their thoughts and feelings.
Blended family counseling will likely involve attending sessions as a group, but it might also involve individual sessions with each family member. It works by encouraging the group to share any emotions, concerns, or challenges they might be experiencing, as it relates to the family, and then offering tailored solutions.
Blended family counseling from one of our providers at Thriveworks in Durham, NC can be short- or long-term, lasting for weeks, months, or years. The length is dependent on the family’s areas of concerns, whether they’re more immediate or they’re more complex. Together with your therapist, you can determine how long you should plan on attending therapy for best results.
Help for Blended Families in Durham, NC—Therapists and Counselors
Most of life’s challenges also hold an opportunity, and blending a family is no different. When two families come together as one, they may amplify the chaos, but they may also amplify the love. Blended homes can be places where love, resiliency, and connection are multiplied, and skilled therapists can often help families reach that goal.
If you are bringing two families together under one roof, know that it is normal to experiencing some bumps along the way. Also know that it is normal to reach out for help. Thriveworks Counseling in Durham has helped many blended families make their unique, happy home.
Becoming One Family
There is no right or wrong way to blend a family. When to families become one, they make their own path. This is part of the beauty and the challenge of a blended family. They can be…
- A widowed parent whose new partner moves into the home. The new partner does not have children, but is taking an active parenting role in the blended family.
- Divorced parents who both have children and are getting remarried. The children will live in their new home, and both parents will take an active role in their lives.
- Separated parents who are living separate lives, but they are parenting their children together. No new spouses or partners are involved in the kids’ lives.
Whatever shape or size the blended family takes, the one given is that there will be obstacles to overcome, both for the kids and the parents.
Blending Well
At Thriveworks Counseling, each family receives personalized care, but there are general tips for bringing a blended family together:
- Do not pretend that everything is fine: Blending a family has its challenges, and it is okay to acknowledge that. Perfection is not the goal.
- Take proactive action: Set routines and roles and expectations early. Formulate a plan. Initiate difficult conversations sooner rather than later.
- Make room for empathy: In a blended family, everyone is fighting their own battles. Seek understanding before acting. Use empathy to build bridges with each other.
- Ask for what you need: In big families, everyone needs to feel safe enough to speak up when they need something. There is too much going on to wait for someone else to take care of it.
Scheduling Blended Family Therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in Durham
Are you in the process of bringing two families together? If so, you are not alone. When you call to schedule an appointment for blended families at Thriveworks in Durham, you may be meeting with your therapist the following day. Our office accepts many different forms of insurance, and we offer weekend and evening sessions. Appointments are available. Call today.
