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Therapy—although when heard still has some stigma attached to it—is beneficial for an individual or a whole family. Not one person is exempted from going through difficult times, but it’s a great promise that individuals won’t have to go through it alone. With great help from professionals such as counselors and therapists, one (or a whole family in this case) will be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Understanding
After going through a difficult time, family members may have unintentionally built walls to guard how they really feel. Family therapy allows them to be proactive to keep the family together. Nothing is too small or too big to talk about in therapy, as it endeavors to improve the relationships and functions of the members of a unit. When walls are broken down, a way of understanding is paved.
Better communication
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Now that a way of understanding is made, a place for better communication is built. Acceptance is key and letting go is an integral part of the process when going through a difficult situation. With open lines of communication, resolving conflicts will be easier, and there will be better knowledge of how specific behaviors affect something. With a renewed way of communicating, trust is instilled in the family.
Deeper empathy
Empathy causes one to be more understanding and accepting of other’s feelings as they relate to them. Having gone through the same emotional turmoil as the other would allow one to provide better comfort and even reduce conflict and have better anger management skills.
Hi! My name is Walter J. Viola, and I’m a psychology graduate student from UC Berkeley. My goal is to become a family therapist. To read more posts like this, follow my blog.
