The Benefits of Family Therapy
Can family therapy help and what is it designed to accomplish? As a structured form of psychotherapy, family therapy (or family-based intervention) aims at reducing stress and relational conflicts in the home environment by improving interactions between family members. For people recovering from substance addiction, family therapy can be an important component of relapse prevention. […]
How Do You Bring Estranged Family Members Back Together?
A sense of loss and grief often results when family members don’t communicate, regardless of the relationship quality. According to Karl Pillemers book, “Fault Lines: Fractured Families and How to Mend Them,” over 67 million Americans are estimated to be estranged from a family member. Distance from a family member can be a […]
What’s the Difference Between Situational and Clinical Depression?
Depression is a complicated illness that may come from various causes; it can feel and look different depending on the person. More than 25 million Americans per year are estimated to meet the criteria for a depressive disorder. Yet, the media often portrays depression as simply sadness, which does not do justice to suffering […]
Working With Families: Why Is it Important to Include Families in Recovery?
Including families in recovery is essential for a client’s success in continued sobriety and in leading a healthy life. Recovery is hard enough for those who struggle with substance abuse. It doesn’t need to be an isolated process. While support group involvement, in general, will be helpful to those suffering from substance use disorders, […]
How Do I Explain My Depression to a Loved One?
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in our world today. Depression affects many individuals throughout their lifetime and their families, where symptoms may become debilitating and devastating. Explaining depression to loved ones can bring a mix of emotions like frustration, embarrassment, confusion, or shame. Discussing depression can be challenging, especially […]