A family is often composed of the most important connections that humans have with one another. The goal of family counseling aims to address psychological, behavioral, and emotional issues that cause family problems. Family members will work with a counselor to develop and maintain a healthy relationship. Family counseling can be with blood relatives or chosen family.
Reasons to seek Family Counseling
- Being part of a blended family
- A divorce or separation
- Grief or loss within the family
- Adjusting to teenage years
- A member of any age withdrawing from the family
- Growing apart, respecting differences and learning to compromise
- When one of the members is holding a grudge
- Addressing and dealing with Addiction/Substance Use Disorders within the family
Benefits 
Benefits of counseling vary from family to family, but they can include:
- developing healthy boundaries
- improving communication
- defining someone’s role within the family
- improving family dynamics and relationships
- providing strength and coping tools for family members
- addressing dysfunctional interactions
- improving the family’s problem-solving abilities
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