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My go-to approach for helping people in family therapy is cognitive-behavioral family therapy (CBFT). I find the best benefit in CBFT because it enables me to identify and help restructure dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors affecting individuals in the family and the family as a whole.
I teach the following tools in family therapy:
I know clients are making progress in family therapy when they are self-reporting better communication and less conflict as they move towards completing their treatment goals.
Clients can supplement their time in family therapy by being empathetic towards one another, engaging in one-on-one activities as well as enjoyable family activities, and being supportive of one another.
To prepare for their first family therapy session, an individual can discuss with the family what the goals are for therapy. Also, they can understand that everyone in the family contributes positively and negatively to the family dynamics, so everyone will be required to make some changes.
Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Virginia Beach, VA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Virginia Beach, VA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
That is why Thriveworks Virginia Beach provides family therapy. Our counselors and psychologists know that working together as a family is hard. All families have challenges and need occasional help when they are out of balance.
Family therapy at Thriveworks Virginia Beach may help your family reestablish equilibrium. Call us at (757) 520-0827 to get started today.
Family life can change in a moment. When a crisis hits one member, it hits everyone to some degree. Unforeseen circumstances can blindside and disorient families. One moment, everyone’s needs are met, and everyone knows their role.
The next moment, everything is different. Such crises may include:
Not every crisis strikes quickly. Sometimes, trouble begins slowly and grows with time. Without intervention, families can realize that a situation that was once manageable is now overwhelming them. Ongoing crises may include:
All families will face difficulty at some point. However, not all difficulty has to cause division. Families can work together to overcome their challenges, and they can grow closer in the process. Family therapy may help by:
The therapists at Thriveworks Virginia Beach love helping families name their challenges and find solutions. Along the way, families often find healthy ways to connect. Our therapists want families to understand their dynamics and each individual member better. Our therapists also understand how:
Is your family ready to re-establish balance? Call Thriveworks Virginia Beach today to meet with a family therapist or psychologist at (757) 520-0827.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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