Family Counselling Services in Brokenhead, MB.

Tension in a relationship is the first indication that something is "off". Often one or more individuals feel they are not heard, understood or respected and this impacts how they interact with the others. The longer this situation continues, the worse it can become. Parents may be tempted to write this off as a phase and hope time will improve things. Sadly, this may only make things worse and make both feel even more alienated from the other. This situation is difficult enough in birth families, and can become even more complicated in blended families with many moving parts. Navigating and understanding everyone's needs is the first step towards healing, at any age.

Despite the best intentions of ourselves and our family members, we are often tangled in patterns of invalidation, rejection, frustration and blame. It can feel so messy that we operate in a constant state of fear and a crippling sense of unworthiness. In 2008 I started my counselling career as a family therapist. A combination of individual and joint sessions will take place to allow the space for all voices to be respectfully heard, while helping to identify bigger ‘systems’ patterns that keep you stuck in pain and finger-pointing. I will help to smooth out communication, make room for wants and needs and to heal the old wounds holding you back from having a healthier relationship.

Families are comprised of different individuals, with different ideas, different interests, and different personalities. Sometimes, the stress of balancing the differences can interfere with healthy family relationships. Seeking counselling in a safe, supportive environment, can provide families a place to share their individual differences. Working with a nonjudgmental therapists, common goals can be identified. An increased awareness of differences in communication, interests, and needs can help a family get back to positive family interactions.