Sunday 24 February 2019

Huntington Beach Family Therapy Benefits Society As A Whole

By Cynthia Ross


Modern society is fast paced, demanding and stressful. People, even young people, live under constant pressure and some of them struggle to cope from day to day. Families, too, are under tremendous pressure. There just never seem to be an opportunity to spend time together. Statistics show that the number of dysfunctional families is on the increase and this can have a devastating effect upon society as a whole. Fortunately, Huntington Beach family therapy can help such families to deal with their problems.

Contested divorces are one of the main reasons why so many families become dysfunctional and unhappy. The conflict that normally accompanies such divorces has a severe adverse effect upon the other family members. They may even feel as if they are the ones that caused to conflict in the first place. Such families need to consider counseling. A therapist can help them to adapt to the new situation and their roles in making things work.

Children are also experience high levels of stress. They are expected to do well at everything and they are often subjected to tremendous peer pressure. Busy parents are often not aware of the fact that their children are unhappy and that they struggle to cope with all the demands made of them. Such children are in danger of becoming adrift. A therapist can be extremely useful in helping families to become more supportive and in tune with the needs of each other.

Numerous families become dysfunctional due to substance abuse by one or more member. Substance abuse unfortunately often goes hand in hand with other forms of abuse. This can cause severe trauma for other members. It is not just the person abusing substances that need help in such cases, although rehabilitation may be necessary. Everyone will eventually have to see a therapist together in order to restore harmony at home.

Therapists often find it difficult to council entire families. If only one member is unwilling to be part of the process, nobody can make progress. Therapists will therefore often have one on one sessions with every member of the family before they start seeing them as a group. Every member must understand that he has a vital role to play in helping to ensure the happiness and stability of the whole family.

It is sometimes difficult to find a therapist that will be able to instill trust in every member. Many therapists specialize in very specific areas and it is necessary to find one that has dealt with similar situations before. No reputable therapist will take on a case if he is not experienced in dealing with the circumstances in question. In such cases he will rather refer the clients to someone trusted that is experienced.

Families need to accept the fact that no therapist has ready made solutions and that their problems will be resolved within a few counseling sessions. This is not the case. It may take some time and many sessions before real progress can be made. It is also not the role of the therapist to offer solutions. His role is to act as guide and facilitator, leading his clients toward finding solutions for themselves.

Healthy and happy families form the cornerstone of healthy societies. When families suffer, everyone around them also suffer. It is not a shame to seek professional help. After all, nobody wants to be part of a family where everyone is unhappy and where conflict reigns.




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