Family Conflict Counselling
Family conflict counselling can be an unfortunate necessity because as much as you love your family, there are times when you don’t like them much. Situational stress can cause even the closest of relationships to be under strain.
Conflict happens in every family. It’s normal to disagree with each other from time to time, but conflict that escalates or is prolonged can be damaging to your relationships.
Your family has their own dynamics and each person in your family has their own values, views and beliefs. So what happens when your family members are not on the same page? Misunderstandings, arguments, lack of communication!
- We’ve blended 2 families and it doesn’t look like the Brady Bunch
- All we do is fight! My mum, dad and my sisters…we don’t agree on anything
- Our family has been impacted by an addiction and is having trouble communicating
In family mediation we will ensure that everyone understands the conflict, create a plan to address it, and learn some skills to help better communicate and resolve issues in the future. Although these plans often can’t be enforced legally, they are a guide for your family. Issues, needs and consequences are clearly defined and supported by each member of your family. Getting this buy in is a contributing factor to the success of your family relationships going forward.
Things to remember about solving family conflicts:
- Decide if the issue is worth getting upset about
- The goal is always to resolve the problem, not to win the argument
- Always treat everyone involved with respect
- There are always alternatives, but sometimes you must search for them
- All parties must agree to a solution that each can live with
- Seek professional help