What is Family Therapy?
Family therapy is a form of counselling that focuses on improving relationships and resolving conflicts within families. It addresses issues such as communication breakdowns; behavioural problems; and major life transitions.
Key Benefits of Family Therapy
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Enhanced Communication:
Family therapy promotes open and effective communication, leading to better understanding and empathy among family members.
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Improved Relationships:
Family therapy fosters stronger bonds and healthier relationships within the family unit, reducing conflict and increasing support.ily unit.
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Coping Strategies:
Family therapy equips families with practical coping strategies to navigate challenges and crises, promoting resilience and adaptability.
Features of Family Therapy
- Systems Approach: Family therapy considers the family as a dynamic system, where each member's behaviour affects and is affected by others.
- Collaborative Process: It involves collaboration between family members and the therapist to identify and address issues together.
- Holistic Perspective: Family therapy explores the interconnectedness of individual, relational, and environmental factors that shape family dynamics.