Family therapy services in 61373: Utica, IL. Relationship and couples counseling.

You might seek family therapy in response to a stressful event or situation such as death of a loved one, divorce, a change in family structure, problems with one of the children, or perhaps you are having problems communicating. Collaboration among family members is an important goal of family therapy, as is improvement in connection, improved communication, and a mindset of problem solving rather than blaming one individual in the family.

Family relationships can change over time and can become difficult to negotiate. Over time, relationships can face challenges for a variety of reasons including children entering their "teen years", or when a loved one is facing addiction, behavioral and/or mental health challenges. Sometimes the family relationships are not "in crisis", but family members would like to have more fulfilling relationships with each other. Learn how to communicate more effectively with each other, learn coping skills and ways to effectively parent children with loving discipline and boundaries.

Families are system all of their own - expectations, communication and parenting styles, and personalities of the family member will form complex layers of interactions and reaction. In family therapy, the nature of these relationships between children, parents, and siblings is explored. Family therapy can help with a variety of problems and situations, such as: * Parenting tweens & teens. * Finding balance in blended families. * Divorce / Marriage * Work Transitions * Children with emotional or behavior disruptions. * Substance Abuse We'll develop new strategies that work for your family to help you define your values, communicate better with one another & reduce conflict.