Emotionally Focused Family Therapy applies the principles of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to family dynamics. By focusing on emotions and attachment bonds within the family unit, this therapy can help improve communication and strengthen relationships among family members.
Attachment Theory in family therapy explores how family members' attachment styles and experiences impact their relationships with one another. By understanding these dynamics, therapists can help families navigate conflicts and build stronger connections.
Building Stronger Connections, One Step at a Time.
Issues Covered by Family Counselling
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Breakdowns in communication
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Ongoing conflict between family members
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Separation, divorce, or blending families
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Behavioral issues in children or teens
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Grief and loss affecting the whole family
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Mental health concerns within the household
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Substance use or addiction issues
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Life transitions such as moving, illness, or financial stress
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Parenting struggles or differences in parenting styles
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Lack of emotional connection or unresolved tension
Benefits of Family Therapy
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Improved communication: Learn how to truly listen, express feelings, and resolve conflict respectfully.
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Stronger relationships: Rebuild trust and understanding between family members.
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Better coping strategies: Develop healthy ways to handle stress, emotions, and change.
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A unified approach to challenges: Tackle issues like addiction, behavioral concerns, or mental health as a team.
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Support for children and teens: Give younger family members a voice and help them feel seen and heard.
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Healing from past wounds: Address generational trauma, unresolved conflict, or long-standing resentment.
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Positive family dynamics: Create routines and boundaries that bring peace and stability to the home.
Healing Together, Growing Stronger Every Day.
In family therapy, we use a variety of methods tailored to meet your family's specific needs:
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Improved Communication Skills: Teaching families how to listen actively and express themselves effectively.
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Conflict Resolution Techniques: Helping to address and resolve disagreements in a constructive way, through non-violent communication techniques
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Strength-Based Approach: Focusing on your family’s strengths to build confidence and resilience.
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Role Clarification: Identifying and balancing roles within the family to reduce tension and confusion.
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Family Mapping: Analyzing dynamics and relationships to identify patterns and areas for improvement.
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Coping Strategies: Equipping families with tools to handle stress, loss, or major life changes.
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Problem-Solving Skills: Guiding families through structured approaches to tackle challenges together.
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Emotional Regulation: Teaching members how to manage their emotions during conflicts or stressful times.
Each method is applied thoughtfully to help your family work through issues and create stronger, healthier relationships.
Therapeutic Approaches
For family therapy, we use practical, proven approaches designed to help families navigate their unique challenges. Our work often includes structural family therapy, which focuses on improving interactions and creating healthier boundaries within the family. We also draw on solution-focused therapy, helping families identify strengths and develop practical steps to resolve issues.
For deeper emotional work, we use emotionally focused family therapy to address patterns of conflict and repair strained relationships. Systems therapy helps explore how each family member’s role impacts the group as a whole, creating balance and understanding.
We don’t follow a cookie-cutter approach—every family is different, and our goal is to find the methods that work best for yours.