Counseling Helps with Communication and Connection
Even though family conflicts can be challenging on many levels, they can also serve as the catalyst for bringing families closer together through increased understanding and support. Whether there are longstanding conflicts among siblings, or gaps between parents and their children, there are many potential obstacles to effective communication. By listening carefully and effectively reflecting back feelings, therapists can help families move beyond old attitudes and painful differences, toward greater understanding and healing. With time, professional support, and hard work from all members of the family, it is possible for even the most troubling dynamics to evolve into something more positive and productive.
The goal of family therapy is to promote healthy relationships within the family and to resolve any issues that are preventing the family from functioning at its best. Family therapists with RAFT Counseling typically use a variety of different strategies and techniques in order to achieve these goals, including communication exercises, role playing, and open discussions.