Is your family going through a rough patch? Whether the issue stems from a lack of understanding between those involved, sibling conflict, or disagreements with a teenager, a difficult situation can impact the entire family. Family therapy can be helpful when problems arise and can help the family function better.
Some situations that may benefit from family counseling include:
- If a family is going through a loss.
- Issues between parents (parenting issues or going through a divorce)
- A child is struggling at school or with peers.
- If a teenager is displaying anger outbursts or high-risk behaviors.
- Sibling conflict
How can Functional Family Therapy help?
Functional Family therapy is an evidence-based model that is highly effective, research backed approach that strengthens families and addresses problems wholistically. Functional Family Therapy can help open a line of dialogue and communication which helps family members understand each other’s perspectives. This makes it easier to resolve disputes and find long-term solutions and builds resilience within the family system itself. During the session, each member can learn ways of communicating better, as well as developing techniques to de-escalate arguments while making sure that everybody is getting heard. This can also help with parenting problems such as conflicting parenting styles, rule enforcement and remaining consistent with your child once the rules are established.
Why Functional Family Therapy Works?
The Functional Family Therapy model is unique because it recognizes that behavioral challenges do not exist in isolation. Rather than labeling a child or youth as the "problem," Functional Family Therapy views the entire family as an interconnected system. By addressing relational patterns and strengthening family dynamics, Functional Family Therapy creates sustainable change and prevents future crises.
