Family Counselling Services in Clearview, ON.

Through the use of Family System Approach I assist families in improving their communication with one another, ultimately providing them with more understanding and respect for each other. Giving families the ability to compromise and set healthy boundaries with one another often allows the family unit to function in a more productive manner. Utilizing psycho-education to help families recognize the negative patterns that they have fallen into, often gives the family more perspective and understanding and with this knowledge families are often able to break down these negative patterns and function better.

According to the research most modern families are very stressed. Child parent conflict is inevitable. The current use and abuse of the technology accelerates the issues. Most families are a cross between a zoo and a speedway. Blended families experience unique challenges. As a former teacher I understand where your child is at. The starting point is a clear and individual sharing of issues and feelings. Changing the daily routine and structure is another immediate remedy. Teaching and practising good communication and mediation skills will enhance future exxperiences. My emphasis is on practical and immediate solutions to your current frustrations

Relationships are a fundamental part of our lives and well-being. It is important to understand how to be healthy and effective in our individual contributions to a relationship. Many relationships consist of conflict and misunderstanding. One of the most important goals of relationship counselling is to establish healthy boundaries and guidelines. It is important to acknowledge that relationship counselling is not limited to partner or marriage counselling. It often also refers to therapy for: family, friends, or work relationships.

Family relationships can be complicated. All families have their own patterns, and unique sibling and parents/child relationships. I can help your family members communicate in different ways and change long standing patterns within the family unit. I can facilitate healing from past events and misunderstandings, and shift your family relationships into different life stages.

The facilitation of healthy communication, resolving conflict and understanding levels of dependence in the family unit is a first step in getting to grips with the complexity of interactions. The identification of the various roles that are played out in the family, and the responsibilities each member has to further the family unit are explored. My approach is to create the opportunity for family members to feel they have a voice. To assist in the creation of family meetings where "things" can be discussed openly and each member is able to voice opinions and be heard. The approach is about what can be "appreciated" in the family, and the inherent strength's that help define the future.

Family Therapy involved treating the whole family system, rather than just an individual. It can be one of the more efficient forms of therapy, but also very challenging allowing each person in the family to have a voice. Getting family members to come is a big step. Family therapy helps develop new rules, attitudes, feelings and relationship patterns that work more effectively.

When there is family conflict, children usually feel that their parents do not understand them and parents feel their children do not see their perspective. In session, I work with families on developing communication strategies, provide a safe environment for members to express their feelings, and help members see the others' point of view. In addition, I work with families around divorce/separation issues and talk to parents about how they can co-parent effectively after a divorce.

I have counseled thousands of parents in the past 35 years. My book "Raise Your Kids without Raising Your Voice" outlines my philosophy of family life: harmony is of utmost importance to the well-being of every family member. I will show you how you can attain this harmony in your own home as we explore and address the specific issues and challenges that your family faces.

Relationships are hard work. There is little more difficult in life than having a lasting and rewarding relationship. Our loved ones evoke great feelings in us. In a warm, caring and non-judgemental environment, I am here to provide an objective lens to help support couples to solve their relationship issues. I am trained in Emotion Focused Therapy, one of the most empirically validated types of couple therapy. Today, Emotional Focused Therapy helped 70–75% of couples move from distress to recovery, and that 90% of them show significant improvements. Records show that many couples in distress were caught in a dreadful dance of negative interactions that kept them stuck and unable to resolve their conflicts. Using attachment theory, my role is to...(view profile to read more)

As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, I can create a safe atmosphere where you and your family can work on difficult issues. Even though the work can be tough at times, the reward of family connections outweight the cost. My expertise can guide you and your family in building meaningful relationships that will last a life time. You will feel more understood and validated as a result of family therapy.

I work with families to help them identify patterns and issues that are creating tension and negative feelings between one another. I will help family members improve their communication with each other and improve their feelings of being connected and closer with one another. We will work together to identify shared hopes and develop a plan to meet those goals.

Family therapy is in many ways the most difficult of all therapy’s simply because you have the issues of not just one person but also all involved. There is a multiplication factor equal to the number within the family plus the dynamic of how the family organizes itself around communication, conflict, and intimacy and supports it. All successful families do two things extremely well . . . create a sense of belonging and allow for the freedom to be an individual. When I work with families I bring over twenty five years of experience to every session. Almost 100% of us across the nation . . . when asked what is the most important thing in our life, will answer ‘family’!

Our parents and our family are very important to us. We love, support and care for them. Any conflict can lead to very painful and disturbing experiences. The misunderstandings and confusions can continue for years and they can affect our life. Atul Kumar Mehra can help you in resolving issues with immediate or extended family members. His non-judgemental method and approach will help you to understand your family member and you can begin to talk with each other in a constructive way.