Family Counseling Edmonton
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what is family therapy?
Family counseling Edmonton is a psychological treatment that requires the participation of you and all your family members to resolve issues as a group. Your family’s problems may affect your personal relationships, career, schoolwork, health, etc. Family therapy is a multidisciplinary approach that provides a safe place to share feelings and experiences.
This type of therapy can help your whole family function better as a unit. The goal is to treat individual members and address the problems that are affecting your family as a whole.
WHAT happens during family counseling Edmonton?
In order to facilitate constructive communication among family members, the focus is on how everyone relates to one another (e.g., who is dominant, who takes on the role of protector). The family counsellor uses different techniques to address the issues at hand. These include goal setting, individual counselling, group counselling, action planning, support system creation, and problem-solving.
Your family therapist can help you resolve issues in your family system, which means everyone is involved. The therapist works to heal the whole family instead of just focusing on the individual. This approach reduces the chances of passing problems on to future generations or allowing new issues in family members who had not been affected before. In family therapy, you can focus on positive changes within your family instead of just addressing your problems to manage them.
what can family counseling Edmonton help me with?
Communication Problems
The family members may not be on the same page about finances, parenting styles, or other issues. Family therapy helps establish clear rules and boundaries, plus healthy communication methods that can be used at home.
Parent-Child Conflicts
Teens, in particular, may experience problems with their parents that affect their mental health. This can include dependency issues, family rules about sex, and physical or emotional abuse. Family therapy is a good way to address these problems before they get worse. Families can work on their problems with the guidance of a mental health professional in a safe and controlled environment.
Divorce, Separation, or Marital Problems
Marital conflict can affect everyone in the family. When parents are unhappy, their children may experience emotional pain. Marriage and family therapists are helpful when dealing with issues like adultery, loss of intimacy, and even divorce.
Harmful Behaviour
If one or more family members participate in harmful behaviour, family therapy can be useful. The family members need to attend therapy sessions together with these problems. This might include attending individual therapy sessions, couples counselling, family counselling, and group therapy.
Children’s Behaviour Problems
The family environment can affect a child’s behaviour. Children may become anxious, moody, or depressed if they feel overwhelmed by family problems. Therapy sessions provide a safe place for children to talk about their feelings and explore healthy ways of coping with stress.
Relationship Issues
In some families, one member has a relationship problem (e.g., with their spouse or child). When this happens, it can affect family dynamics and increase stress levels among family members. Therapy sessions allow for open communication about conflicts and help to resolve them before they affect the rest of the family.
Changes Within The Family System
Family members adjust to the birth of a new baby, divorce, remarriage, job loss/retirement, or death of a loved one. These events can increase stress and lead to problems, such as divorce and dependency issues. Family therapy is a good way to discuss these problems and develop a plan for dealing with them.

Techniques Used in Family Counseling Edmonton
Behavioral Techniques
Cognitive Restructuring Techniques
Narrative Techniques
Psychodynamic Techniques
Systemic Family Counseling Edmonton
How can I prepare myself & my family for family therapy?

Set Up An Initial Consultation

Be Open Minded

Prepare Your Family

Identify Specific Problems
HOW CAN I FIND THE RIGHT THERAPIST FOR MY FAMILY?
Finding the right therapist for you and your family is crucial to your therapy’s success. It’s fine to take your time, ask questions, check credentials, and even “interview” therapists to discover the best match. You can find Family Counseling Edmonton by searching our website or contacting our certified experts directly.