There is no other dynamic more complex than that of a family. No matter how many members, there are going to be competing personalities, ideas, values, and a whole host of patterns, perceptions, and possible communication problems to work through in order to thrive as a tribe.
Family counselling is where we get to delve deep into the roles people play and the patterns they partake in, all while having a safe space held for you by a professional.
When we begin to see family as a collection of individuals, it may be easier to understand why it can’t just be as simple as just getting along. While it is valuable to work through things on your own, to truly heal, you must also consider the role you play in your family dynamic. Is it serving you or the people you care about?
The only way to strengthen your tribe is to make sure each member feels seen, safe, and heard on a consistent basis.
At Scarlett Psychological Services, we offer counselling services specifically for:
Families go through many stages for new families to young children to older children. Understanding the challenges of each stage helps prepare families to work through issues. Shifting roles.
Every family member has a different communication style. Understanding the different styles and their relationships increases family communication.
Being a family takes work. Skills and understanding for facilitating good teamwork for all family members.
A defining vision for the family that all members of the family buy into.
Managing your emotions (closed/open). Dealing with avoidance, resistance, shame, anger, sadness, fatigue, guilt, in a healthy way.
How to navigate through friends and family - still marrying each other’s tribe.
Therapy to help families navigate through the tough times of life.
Therapy to help navigating issues between adults children in families.
Therapy to help navigating issues between extended family members.
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