Family counseling aims to address psychological, behavioral, and emotional issues that cause family problems. Family members will work with a therapist to develop and maintain a healthy relationship.
Benefits of family counseling
The benefits of counseling vary from family to family. They can include:
developing healthy boundaries
improving communication
defining someone’s role within the family
improving family dynamics and relationships
providing strength and coping tools for family members
addressing dysfunctional interactions
improving the family’s problem-solving abilities
Research in the Journal of Family Therapy suggests family counseling effectively addresses issues with children, which include:
conduct disorders
substance addictions
offending behavior
Family counseling can also help people with mental health issues.
A 2020 study suggests families might find counseling useful for the following reasons:
difficulty communicating or expressing emotions
conflicts between siblings
inconsistent parenting
marital problems
developing a functional and healthy relationship following a divorce
adapting to a major change
dealing with a chronic illness or death in the family
Grief.
Substance abuse.
Behavioral issues and academic concerns in children and adolescents.
Mental health concerns.
Separation, divorce, or blended family adjustments.
Chronic illness.
