This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In a perfect world, we wouldn’t fight with our loved ones. Every meaningful relationship would be smooth-sailing. In the real world, though, this just isn’t possible. We argue with, despise, and dislike our closest friends and family members sometimes—which, believe it or not, can signify a healthy relationship. Our willingness to challenge our loved ones is a testament to the care and the trust that we have for them. Now, that doesn’t mean that it’s healthy to argue every day or despise your family member every time they make you upset. If this is the case, or if there’s a conflict that you can’t seem to work through, then you might consider seeking out family therapy.
No family is perfect… we argue, we fight. We even stop talking to each other at times, but in the end, family is family. The love will always be there.”
Family therapy functions to help families work through their conflicts, change bad habits and dynamics, and ultimately improve the overall relationships. If you think that your family could use some help working through internal issues, addressing bad habits, or cultivating healthier relationships, family therapy might be for you! You might not feel like you need counseling, but that doesn’t mean that your family won’t find value in it.
Thriveworks Counseling has skilled, trained, and experienced family therapists in the Royal Oak area who are prepared to help you. They care deeply about every single family they work with, and they will get to know you and yours before they design a plan for your family’s time in counseling. Then, they’ll guide and support your family throughout treatment, to help you improve your overall dynamic and patch up any holes in your relationships. To schedule your family therapy session now, just call (947) 217-3010.
When Is It Time to Work with a Family Therapist?
Some people put off therapy for their entire lives, insisting that it “isn’t that bad,” or that they “can figure it alone.” When it comes to family problems though—or any other challenges that affect your overall health and wellbeing—you shouldn’t wait around, in hopes that your problems will resolve themselves. Instead, you should take action and consider working with a professional, whose job it is to help people through their challenges. Remember: there is no shame when it comes to reaching out for help.
Now, if you are still wondering if therapy is right for your family or if now is the time to seek help, ask yourself: “Have we tried to resolve the problem at hand?” “Are we suffering as a result of our familial conflicts?” “Could we benefit from some outside assistance?” If the answer is yes, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Counseling in Royal Oak. We have family therapists on our team who would be more than happy to assist you with problems like…
These are just some of the common problems we see in the families that come to us for therapy. If your family is facing a separate issue, no worries. Our therapists are trained and experienced to help with a wide variety of problems that might be plaguing your relationships. Whatever it is, they’ll help you work through your difficulties.
How Can Family Therapy at Thriveworks Counseling Help?
If you and your family members decide to pursue care at Thriveworks Counseling in Royal Oak, your family therapist will first assess the current status of your relationships and get to know each individual. They will then use their analysis to create a plan of care for your family. This plan will be designed to offer support and guidance in overcoming what’s in front of you. Here are a few benefits you can find in family therapy:
- Fostering deeper connections with your family members
- Communicating openly in a safe, supportive space
- Setting and achieving greater goals for their family
- Individual growth, which contributes to a happier, healthier unit
Our family therapists can help you analyze any behaviors in your family that might be negatively impacting you on an individual and a family level. We are here to help you make changes that will support the health and happiness of your relationships.
Work with a Family Therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Royal Oak
At Thriveworks Counseling, we’ll do everything we can to help your family put the pieces back together; to restore the harmony; to improve your relationships; to live happier, healthier lives. If you think that your family could benefit from working with a family therapist, please reach out to our office. Just call (947) 217-3010 and our scheduling specialists will assist you.
