Family therapy is a valuable resource for families struggling with interpersonal conflicts and deep-rooted issues. It is a therapeutic approach that examines the complex relationships within a family unit, promoting understanding and healing in a safe and supportive environment. Family therapy arose out of the myopic intrapsychic view of individual human behavior that ignored the influence the family system had on individual behavior, thoughts, and feelings.

As a social group, a family affects how an individual thinks. During the developmental years of childhood and adolescence, a person’s formation of the psyche is influenced by the family system. Within the family, an individual can maintain a strong sense of self while maintaining strong connectivity with a strong emotional system. A well-differentiated person can demarcate what one thinks and feels as a separate entity from the family system dynamics, while at the same time recognizing their dependence on others.  Someone who has a poorly differentiated self relies on others for acceptance and approval, however with little ability to think and act on their own opinion without influence from the family members.

This type of therapy operates on the premise that individuals are best understood within the context of their family connections. Each member’s actions and behaviors are intricately interconnected and contribute to the family’s overall functioning. Family therapy helps facilitate communication, resolve conflicts, and foster a healthier family system.

Whether you are new to family therapy or considering it for your household, family therapy is often a transformative process that can strengthen familial bonds and bring about long-lasting positive change. Click here and schedule a session today