U N T O L D S T O R I E S

FAMILY THERAPY

A therapeutic approach that’s tailored for your family.

  • Family therapy incorporates as many family members as possible to ensure that everyone is given an opportunity to voice their presenting concerns in a way that makes them feel heard, understood, and valued. Holding space for each family member to openly process how they are thinking, feeling, and behaving can open up the possibility of enhancing empathy, security, and stability within the family unit. Family therapy can help families productively work through their differences to guarantee that they are not serving as a limitation to attaining long-lasting change. By discussing individual and collective needs, families can develop a greater sense of belonging and connectedness, leading to a more cohesive family unit. Family therapy can assist families in addressing underlying issues that may be impacting the family dynamic. Family therapy aims to improve relationships within the family unit by promoting compassion and cooperation among family members. Family therapy fosters a container for families to receive the necessary guidance to identify mutually acceptable solutions to their presenting concerns. Being able to acknowledge and adapt to such hardships before they are given a chance to further escalate can lead to a great deal of allowing for sustainable positive change within the family system. Families will be exposed to tools and techniques that they can familiarize themselves with to enhance their level of  relationship satisfaction and fulfillment. By strengthening familial bonds, couples therapy can create a resilient network of care, support, and love, promoting individual and collective well-being.

REPORTED BENEFITS

Enhance Communication

Family therapy will implement a wide range of interventions in attempt to maximize the success your family has in achieving the treatment goals. Since it is necessary to establish effective communication in order to get the most out of treatment, your family will be exposed to an array of communication skills that can be utilized in real-life situations. These skills will ultimately lead to more positive interactions among family members. 

Promote Individual Growth

Family therapy takes into account the interconnectedness of family members and the impact this has on an individual’s well-being. Despite the family unit being the focal point of treatment, each member in the family system will be given the space to attend to personal issues related to the presenting concern(s). By doing this, family members are empowered to thrive both individually and collectively.

Explore Family Dynamics

Family therapy will allow your family to gain insight into particular patterns and themes within the family unit that might be contributing to the presenting concern(s). By understanding these dynamics, your family can take an active approach in minimizing the likelihood of these area(s) of concern resurfacing and/or worsening in the future. This can highlight any underlying issues that have the possibility to hinder your family’s progress. 

Adapt to Major Life Events

By participating in family therapy, your family can build a sustainable support system that can appropriately address life's ups and downs. Your family will become aware of the optimal course of action to take when it comes to navigating significant life events, such as divorce, remarriage, birth of a child, relocation, loss, or illness. Family therapy offers a framework for your family to get acclimated to these new circumstances together.

Boost Relationship Fulfillment

Family therapy provides an opportunity for you to enhance the current state of your relationships with your loved ones. Your family will become increasingly familiar with numerous tools and techniques throughout the duration of treatment, facilitating deeper connections with one another. Your family will also be able to apply what you’ve learned to relationships outside of the family unit, such as friends and coworkers. 

Cultivate Resilience

Family therapy will equip your family with the knowledge to conquer challenges as a united front, developing a sense of resiliency in the face of adversity. Your involvement in family therapy can help you and your family feel prepared to handle unexpected hardships that may arise. Your family will receive assistance in uncovering small steps that can be taken to avoid undesirable ramifications when stressors surface.

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  • Do you feel like your family has struggled to successfully communicate, and has this impacted the state of your familial relationships?

  • Have there been frequent conflicts, arguments, or tension within your family that seem difficult to overcome?

  • Are there noteworthy changes in a family member’s actions that have caused concern?

  • Have there been outstanding stressors that have greatly influenced your family's ability to cope effectively?

  • Are you looking for a way to strengthen your relationships with particular family members? 

  • Has your family been unsuccessful at navigating differences in expectations, lifestyle preferences, or plans for the future?

  • Do family members feel overwhelmed or unsupported in their roles within the family unit, and has this brought on to a high degree of distress?

  • Has a family member been diagnosed with a mental or physical health condition that has altered the family system?

  • Has there been a major life event that has significantly impacted the family dynamic?

  • Do you feel that there is a lack of bonding, respect, trust, kindness, or appreciation within the family unit?

  • Have there been traumatic events or experiences within your family that have not been adequately addressed?

  • Are there barriers or obstacles that have made it difficult for your family to set and maintain boundaries?

  • Are there unresolved issues from the past that continue to affect specific family members’ functioning and well-being?

  • Have there been conflicting wants or needs among family members that has disrupted the family harmony?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it may indicate
that your family would benefit from being in family therapy.

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

A virtual practice that’s here to support you every step of the way.

Reaching the decision to be in couples therapy is a significant step toward living the life you aspire to live with your family. Family therapy provides an environment effective for you and your family to explore impactful experiences, process difficult emotions, and overcome the negative consequences of presenting concerns. This approach facilitates growth within your family of origin by enabling family members to efficiently manage and eliminate presenting concerns in a way that adequately takes into account their unique needs, circumstances, and goals. Investing in family therapy is an investment in the well-being and harmony of your family.

Untold Stories encourages you to acquire peace within your family of origin at your own pace. If you're ready to invest in your family and encounter the profound benefits of family therapy, either schedule your first session today or reach out to learn more information before doing so.

The steps you save commuting to and from sessions will ensure you have the endurance for the steps you’ll take toward attaining long-lasting positive change.