Family therapy and what to expect
I understand, that all family members are important and value them as a vital resource for understanding difficulties and discovering solutions, or simply positively altering family dynamics through enhanced cooperation and allegiance. It is best if all family members can attend, at least initially to allow for the hearing of each person’s views and ideas and for thorough assessment so that the therapy is relevant to your unique family. Particularly in the early stages, I will need to speak to the young person individually, as well as to speak with the young person’s parents without the presence of the young person.
Many people feel some anxiety about coming to therapy, as they don’t know what to expect or expect to feel blamed. In family therapy, you are ‘showing’ your closest relationships and at the same time, have limited control over what will be said when and by whom. These are normal concerns and I hope to help you feel comfortable quickly as we work towards understanding and solutions. Each session will be centered on family relationships; of course individual needs will also be considered.
It can be reassuring to know that the mode of Family Therapy actually limits the potential for any child a parent is concerned about, to be made to feel ‘different’ and ‘troublesome’. Young people typically do not want their difficulties to be the singular focus, and are often eager to learn more of the workings of their family and to participate in finding solutions. My role is to help family members join together against problems, see more clearly where they may be unwittingly contributing to an unhelpful pattern or where they can support helpful change through their own actions, and to help and encourage the changes that family members figure out are necessary.
You are likely to find the YouTube link below of use, even though it is lengthy it is very important information for every family.
I am located at 15 High Street, Glen Iris Vic 3146 Mob: 0412 563 638 Fax: 03 9011 9656 E: [email protected]
Many people feel some anxiety about coming to therapy, as they don’t know what to expect or expect to feel blamed. In family therapy, you are ‘showing’ your closest relationships and at the same time, have limited control over what will be said when and by whom. These are normal concerns and I hope to help you feel comfortable quickly as we work towards understanding and solutions. Each session will be centered on family relationships; of course individual needs will also be considered.
It can be reassuring to know that the mode of Family Therapy actually limits the potential for any child a parent is concerned about, to be made to feel ‘different’ and ‘troublesome’. Young people typically do not want their difficulties to be the singular focus, and are often eager to learn more of the workings of their family and to participate in finding solutions. My role is to help family members join together against problems, see more clearly where they may be unwittingly contributing to an unhelpful pattern or where they can support helpful change through their own actions, and to help and encourage the changes that family members figure out are necessary.
You are likely to find the YouTube link below of use, even though it is lengthy it is very important information for every family.
I am located at 15 High Street, Glen Iris Vic 3146 Mob: 0412 563 638 Fax: 03 9011 9656 E: [email protected]
