How Do I Survive With This Family?

Family: composed of many unique individuals, with varying thoughts, beliefs, opinions and pursuits for life. We don’t choose our family; they are pretty much assigned to us. We may assume that we were destined to be in the family we are in; that the individuals we are surrounded by from birth were selectively chosen for us.

So in times of turmoil, when family conflict arises, we question how we ended up in the families we are in. We may insist that we deserve better parents, or siblings.  To some  degree, we are absolutely correct! It’s not necessarily that we deserve a new and better family. It is more that, through our lives, we should always be working to enhance the relationships within our family (so technically everyone can strive to be better within their family unit).

A rebellious child, argumentative spouses, parent-child disagreements, controlling in-laws, demanding step-parents or sibling rivalry may all be extremely stressful and difficult to cope with at times.

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to mend the relationships in your family? Have you felt that you are arguing about the same topics over and over again? Are you experiencing only temporary harmony and awaiting for the next eruption to take place? It is time to seek external resources when the intensity of conflict increases and impairs daily functioning and happiness.

Family therapy offers support to all individuals within the family unit. We encourage meetings with as many family members as possible to learn new, effective, and healthier ways to resolve conflict.

Contact us today for a family assessment and be on your way to improving relationships within your family today!