Is your family going through a rough patch? Whether the issue itself, stems from a
lack of understanding between those involved, sibling conflict, or
developmental disagreements with a child, a difficult situation can
have an effect on the entire family. Family counseling, or coaching,
can be helpful when problems arise and can help restore
and improve communication. Coaching families in two households
or blended families is our speciality
Some situations that may benefit from family counseling include:
- If a family is going through a loss.
- If a family member is suffering from substance abuse
- Issues between parents (parenting issues or going through a divorce)
- If a teenager is experiencing behavior issues such as anger outbursts
- Sibling conflict
How can family counseling or coaching help?
Family counseling can help open up a line of dialogue and communication and can help family members understand each other’s perspectives. This makes it easier to resolve disputes. During the counseling sessions, each member has the ability to 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.
How is it accomplished?
Family coaching or counseling can be used in addition to individual treatment. The goal is to improve relationships and improve methods of communication and conflict resolution. Families are a unique ecosystem, and issues affecting one member of a family can reverberate and affect the whole unit. Additional benefits of this type of counseling are that in some instances, the sessions can heal emotional wounds in a short period of time.
Please note that The Path to Well-Being office will remain open and are accepting new clients. We are also able to offer telehealth or online counseling or online coaching service options to those who would prefer to access services remotely. Please contact the office for further information. An online coach can provide the help you need for relationship issues.