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Family Counseling
Family Counseling
Family therapy or counseling is a specialization that focuses on bringing family members together, improving relationships, healing rifts and strengthening skills. It can involve a wide range of participants, including parents, children, and extended family. Family counseling recognizes that there is an interplay between family members that must be understood for optimal outcomes. Some of the greatest benefits are helping members of the family understand each other better, increasing feelings of “Wellness” and mutual support, empowering each member of the family to have a voice and to be understood, and taking individual responsibility for the impact our actions have on others.
What's The Cause?
Family dysfunction and distress have many causes. The pain of the distress often leads to the development of patterns of coping which actually end up causing more pain, heartache, alienation and can lead to divorce and alienation and loss of the love and affection of children and other family members. Sometimes family therapy is needed to help navigate difficult life circumstances and challenges facing the entire family, such as a divorce, a death or other traumatic event, loss of a job, a remarriage, and other life changes. When helped to directly face and process the challenges with the help of a family therapist the impact of the challenges is reduced.
Great Relationships Take Work
Whether you are stable in your relationship and looking for ways to take things to the next level, facing an unexpected challenge, or on the brink of divorce and needing support, there are options to help you find a healthy path forward. There are few things that can be as devastating or as fulfilling as a meaningful relationship with a committed partner. But, great relationships don’t just happen. They are the result of purposeful and consistent work. It is ironic that it generally takes more time and effort to get a driver’s license than a marriage license. Many people have little or no formal training in how to be good at being in a relationship. The work needed for great relationships includes time, investment, thoughtfulness, generosity, learning, experience, and consistency. The rewards of great relationships, however, greatly outweigh the costs/the work involved. The rewards can include connection, understanding, fun, closeness, intimacy, fulfillment, stability, health, longevity, passion, memories, shared meaning, and many others.
What's The Cause?
Youth, hurts, impending divorce, and infidelity are good reasons for seeking a qualified therapist. Due to the complexities of each relationship, the therapeutic process is determined with everyone included for the benefit of the relationship. The focus of the therapist is to be on the side of the couple, not a certain individual. Couples can always use a reminder of what they value in each other as well as in the relationship. As said one time, we can all use a relationship booster to help us thrive into the next stage.What Are The Benefits of Family Therapy?
Ever run into those roadblocks where your teen just won’t talk to you or you feel like you and your spouse keep getting crosswise with each other and you don’t understand why it’s happening? While no miracles are promised, we can guide and support you and your teen in learning how to create a safe environment to explore differences and understand each other. Build skills that last a lifetime and increase feelings of mutual respect and support.
Every family runs into times that feel overwhelming and where they need support. Family Counseling provides the guidance and training to be there for each other and come through the hard times together rather than breaking apart beneath the stress. Challenges can strengthen relationships when they are faced together rather than coming in between us.
The Need For Therapy
Ignoring the immediate need for therapy in your family could lead to the disintegration of your family. If immediate family problems aren’t dealt with sooner than later, the family could suffer irreparable damage. One of the clearest outcomes we know from research is that the longer a problem has gone on, the harder it is to correct it. We get bogged down in patterns of hurt, resentment and frustration that can linger for decades. The great thing about family counseling is that it is for anyone seeking better relationships with their family members. Whether it is Parenting counseling, blended family counseling, or some other type of family relationship counselors are ready and eager to help you have a better healthier relationship.
The Need For Therapy
Ignoring the immediate need for therapy in your family could lead to the disintegration of your family. If immediate family problems aren’t dealt with sooner than later, the family could suffer irreparable damage. One of the clearest outcomes we know from research is that the longer a problem has gone on, the harder it is to correct it. We get bogged down in patterns of hurt, resentment and frustration that can linger for decades. The great thing about family counseling is that it is for anyone seeking better relationships with their family members. Whether it is Parenting counseling, blended family counseling, or some other type of family relationship counselors are ready and eager to help you have a better healthier relationship.
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Testimonials
I look forward to each appointment and know that I will be treated with the utmost care, respect, and professionalism. I highly recommend this facility to others.
C. Smith
I have experienced incredible growth with the help of my counselor here. Best counseling I have ever had!
J. Waite
I've seen a dramatic change in my life since beginning my treatment at Integrated Counseling, and I will be forever grateful for my time there.
E. Morgan
I cannot express how much help Brent Crane has been and how much he has impacted my life. He is extremely friendly, compassionate, caring, and professional. He is extremely knowledgeable and verse in therapy. His team is caring and very helpful. I would always recommended him and his team.
Gustavo Rivero
I have been seeing Brent Crane for more than a year now. He is compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. His insights and maturity of thought have helped me to make changes in my life to be a better person, husband and father. He is a versatile therapist and well versed in a variety of approaches. I highly recommend Brent and his team to anyone seeking a new perspective or the direction needed to live at a higher level than before.
Adam Clark
I have worked with and known Brent for some time. I am confident in his integrity and professionalism, providing quality care for those seeking help.
Chris Fowles
Chris is highly recommended for anyone struggling with addiction, anxiety, or depression. I have worked and collaborated closely with Chris professionally and highly recommend him if you are in search of a counselor.
Julie Ung