Family Therapy

Does home feel more like a battleground than a refuge? Are you walking on eggshells everyday? Or maybe communication within your home has dwindled, and it feels like you're living with strangers instead of a family. If these scenarios describe the temperature in your home, family therapy can be beneficial.

What is Family Therapy?

  • A form of psychotherapy led by a licensed social worker

  • Focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening family relationships.

  • Addresses how individual behaviors and emotions affect the family dynamic as a whole.

  • Provides a safe space for open, honest discussions among family members.

What to Expect

  • A neutral facilitator (the Social Worker) guides the family in discussions.

  • Early sessions focus on identifying core issues like communication breakdowns, trauma, or behavioural concerns.

  • Techniques include role-playing, communication strategies, and self-reflection.

  • Frequency and number of sessions vary based on the family’s specific needs.

  • A non-judgmental environment where all thoughts and feelings are validated.

  • Sessions are typically 50 minutes in length (this allows for 10 minutes at the end of the hour for therapists to write their notes and plan for your next session).

Goals of Therapy

  • Strengthen family bonds and enhance emotional support.

  • Improve communication and conflict resolution skills.

  • Foster a deeper understanding of each family member’s perspective.

  • Equip the family with tools to handle future challenges constructively.

  • Create long-lasting positive changes within the family dynamic.

Common Issues Addressed in Family Therapy

  • Communication

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Divorce or Separation

  • Blended Families

  • Trauma or Loss

  • Behavioural Problems

  • Cultural or Generational Conflict