Blended family counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Raleigh, NC helps families who have come together through marriage work through changes, accept differences, ease tension, and form bonds. It enables parents to set boundaries and expectations around finances, parenting, and other areas. In addition, it offers all family members a safe space to voice their thoughts and feelings.
Blended family counseling will likely involve attending sessions as a group, but it might also involve individual sessions with each family member. It works by encouraging the group to share any emotions, concerns, or challenges they might be experiencing, as it relates to the family, and then offering tailored solutions.
Blended family counseling from one of our providers at Thriveworks in Raleigh, NC can be short- or long-term, lasting for weeks, months, or years. The length is dependent on the family’s areas of concerns, whether they’re more immediate or they’re more complex. Together with your therapist, you can determine how long you should plan on attending therapy for best results.
Help for Blended Families in Raleigh, NC—Family Therapists and Counselors
Anything worth achieving takes time and effort, and blended families are no different. It can be a lot of work to bring two families under one roof, but often, that work is worth it. Blended families are often places where adults and children develop a strong sense of who they are, learn resiliency, and accept that life does not always go according to plan. As families establish their new life together, they often work with a counselor. Skilled therapists may understand common pitfalls that can throw a family off course, and when blended families are off track, experienced counselors often know the path back to being one, big, happy family.
Whether your family is just starting on its journey to become one or whether you are further along the path, know that Thriveworks in Raleigh offers counseling for blended families. We have helped many families as they establish their unique home. Reach out today for help.
Bringing Two Families Together
There is no mold or formula for blending a family. That is both a beauty and a challenge. Blended families can take any form, any shape, any size. They can look like…
- A re-coupled parent whose new partner does not have kids.
- A remarried widow whose new spouse has children.
- Divorced parents who have separate homes and separate lives, but they are both actively involved in their children’s lives.
- Two divorcees who are both bringing children to the new marriage.
Regardless of the type of blended family is formed, most experience some bumps along the way to a unified, happy home.
Tips for Blending a Family
The challenges are many, but so are the benefits. Blending a family is a lot of work, but that work is often rewarded. There is no way to by-pass the challenge, but families can work smarter. Here are two tips for blending a family.
- Kick Denial to the Curb: It is ok to acknowledge the challenge. Not everyone is the Brady bunch—even the Brady bunch. If everything is not perfect, that is ok.
- Make Space for Empathy: In a blended family, everyone is adjusting. Everyone may be mourning something old. Everyone may be excited about something new. Take time to listen and understand each other.
Scheduling Counseling for Blended Families at Thriveworks Counseling in Raleigh, NC
If you and your spouse or partner are bringing your families together, consider reaching out for help. There are many resources and support systems available. Thriveworks in Raleigh offers counseling, and we have appointments available for blended families.
When you contact our office, a scheduling specialist will answer your call and help you schedule an appointment. We have weekend and evening sessions. New clients also may have their first appointment within the week of their first call. We work with a number of insurance companies and accept many different plans. Let’s work together. Call today.
