Families are dynamic relationships. The primary goals are similar to all types of therapy such as improving communication, solving problems, and creating a better functioning home environment.

How does Family Therapy work?

A family therapist is a trained Registered Social Worker who is experienced in treating the whole family. Either working in groups or individually to help address concerns. Family therapy can help work through conflicts between a child and parent, between siblings, or conflicts between parenting approaches.

When each person feels supported and understood, positive changes in relationships result. Family therapy can’t always make a problem go away, but it can provide family members new skills to get through difficult situations in healthier ways.

Common topics for working with a Family Therapist:

• Family breakup
• Solving conflicts or seeking a closer relationship
• Improving communication
• Trauma
• Death and grief of a loved one
• Financial hardship
• Addictions
• Anxiety or depression
• Recent diagnosis or illness
• Parenting challenges
• Eating disorders
• Worry about a child’s behaviour