Family Counselling
If you’re here, you may be seeking support for your family dynamics. Family counselling is a valuable resource for improving relationships, resolving conflicts, and fostering a healthier family environment. So often in life, we act and react without thinking about the many ways in which our behaviour is influenced by our environment. Family counselling is designed to provide that opportunity to step back and to understand.
What is Family Counselling?
What to Expect in Family Counselling
Benefits of Family Counselling
How We Can Help
Taking the First Step
Family counselling, also known as family therapy, is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the interactions and dynamics within a family unit. It provides a safe space for family members to express their thoughts and feelings, explore underlying issues, and work toward solutions together.
Common Reasons for Seeking Family Counselling
Families may seek counselling for a variety of reasons, including:
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Communication Issues: Struggles with expressing feelings or understanding each other can lead to misunderstandings.
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Conflict Resolution: Ongoing disputes or disagreements may create tension and division within the family.
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Life Transitions: Changes such as divorce, relocation, or the arrival of a new family member can disrupt family dynamics.
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Behavioural Challenges: Addressing issues such as adolescent behaviour, substance abuse, or mental health concerns.
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Grief and Loss: Navigating the impact of loss and helping family members support one another.
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Initial Sessions: Family members will meet with a therapist to discuss their perspectives, concerns, and goals for therapy.
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Identifying Patterns: The therapist will help the family recognize patterns of behaviour and communication that may contribute to issues.
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Skill Development: Families will learn effective communication techniques, conflict resolution strategies, and ways to strengthen their relationships.
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Ongoing Support: Family counselling may involve joint sessions as well as individual check-ins, ensuring each member feels heard.
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Improved Communication: Enhance understanding and expression of feelings among family members.
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Conflict Resolution: Develop strategies to navigate disagreements constructively.
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Stronger Bonds: Foster deeper connections and a sense of unity within the family.
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Healthy Dynamics: Create a more supportive and harmonious family environment.
At Open Mind Counselling, we offer a compassionate and inclusive environment where families can explore their dynamics. It's a place where family members can come to understand that the family is a system of relationships that can be strengthened to provide care and support. Our approach includes:
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Experienced Therapists: Our counsellors are skilled in facilitating discussions and guiding families through the therapeutic process.
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Tailored Approaches: We recognize that every family is unique. We work collaboratively to develop a plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.
If you’re ready to improve your family relationships and address challenges together, we’re here to help. Seeking support is a courageous step, and you don’t have to face this journey alone.
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Contact us today to schedule a consultation or to learn more about our family counselling services. Together, we can work toward building a healthier, more connected family. Your path to healing and understanding starts here.
Let’s Work Together
Located at 214-3030 Lincoln Ave in Coquitlam, BC, our team of Registered Clinical Counsellors are here to support you. Our therapists offer online therapy across BC so you can access support from anywhere.
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To get started please fill out our Contact Form or Book an Appointment with one of our counsellors.