Family Psychotherapy

What is Family Psychotherapy?

It is a therapeutic process that examines the family as a unified system, where each member affects and is affected by the others.

Instead of focusing only on the individual facing a problem, it analyzes the relationships, communication patterns, and dynamics that form within the family.

Through family therapy, members learn to see how their interactions affect family dynamics and seek alternative ways of interaction.

What are its Benefits?

Family therapy plays a crucial role in improving communication between family members, creating a space where each individual can openly and honestly express their feelings, concerns, and needs. Through this process, mutual understanding and acceptance of different perspectives and experiences are promoted, fostering unity and reducing conflicts.

Additionally, family therapy equips family members with skills for effective problem-solving and crisis management, strengthening bonds and family cohesion.

The family works together around a common goal, aiming to enhance mutual understanding, improve relationships, and address the challenges they face.

Who is it for?

Family therapy is suitable for any family that wishes to strengthen its bonds and collectively manage emerging challenges. It is particularly helpful for families with adolescent children to appropriately manage the changes and challenges of adolescence.

It helps families facing communication difficulties, conflicts, or crises, as well as families where one or more members are dealing with psychological or behavioral problems.

It is suitable for families experiencing a change such as relocation, divorce, illness, or loss, aiming to support family members in adapting to changes, enhance communication and cooperation between them, and help address the emotional and practical challenges arising from these situations.

Family therapy is particularly suitable for cases of addictions, such as substance use or internet addiction. Through therapy, the family learns to support the member facing addiction, improve communication, and create a stable and healthy environment that aids in recovery and relapse prevention.

What Methods and Tools Does it Use?

Family psychotherapy, using techniques from the Systemic approach, focuses on studying and understanding relationships and interactions between family members and helps members understand dysfunctional interaction patterns and develop healthier ways of interacting and coexisting.

Furthermore, members learn to recognize and modify negative thought and behavior patterns, promoting effective emotion management and enhancing interpersonal relationships, with the aim of strengthening family cohesion.

Marte Meo counseling helps family members identify supportive behaviors through analyzing everyday moments and develop communication and interaction skills, enhancing understanding and connection between them.

How are the Sessions Conducted?

Family sessions are held at regular intervals, usually once a week, and each session lasts 60-90 minutes.

All family members are encouraged to actively participate in the sessions to express their views, feelings, and concerns.

The appropriately trained therapist creates a safe and supportive environment, facilitating dialogue and promoting understanding and cooperation among members with the ultimate goal of maintaining family balance.