Family Therapy
Families are integral to our identity and when healthy, offer a deep sense of belonging and support. They are designed to be a unified system where each member plays a key role in the family and is equally valued and respected. However, families face many challenges in life which may impact their ability to effectively communicate with each other and can lead to difficult dynamics. These challenges might include major life transitions, physical or mental health struggles, addiction, grief, trauma, divorce or separation, financial stress, parenting challenges, general conflicts, and more. If one family member is facing a problem it usually impacts the rest of the family and can disrupt the family’s balance. This phenomenon underlines the importance of healthy communication between family members so they are able to effectively handle challenges when they arise.
Family therapy is a valuable resource for improving and healing relationships within a family system. Our therapists come alongside families to support them in working through their conflicts. Similar to viewing a Pointillism style painting (where small dots are used to create an image and one must step back to view the full picture), it can be difficult to see harmful patterns of behavior from within the family as the focus is placed primarily on daily interactions rather than the overall familial dynamic. Therefore, family therapists can act as a guide who sees the entire family structure with an unbiased perspective and is able to offer new insights and strategies for growth. In sessions, the voice of each family member is equally appreciated and heard. The goal of family therapy is to uplift each family member and strengthen the family unit by recognizing and correcting unhealthy patterns, creating and enforcing boundaries, fostering spaces for healthy conflict, improving communication methods, and building trust and empathy amongst family members. For more information about Family Therapy at Minnesota Renewal Center and if it is right for your family, inquiries@minnesotarenewal.org.