Family therapy is a form of group therapy, usually for families with one or more members who suffer physical, emotional or mental health problems. Goals of this type of therapy include improving communication, healing trauma, resolving conflicts and recovering as a unit. Because each family member feels affected by their loved ones, counseling helps reduce toxic or problematic aspects of the relationships toward healthier connections.

When participating in a family therapy program, remember that your family is a unit with multiple parts. The parts all need good health and wellness for the unit to remain healthy and stable. When one member falls into addiction, the whole family suffers. Because of this, everyone in the family needs direction for lasting wellness and recovery.

Family problems this therapy treats include:

• Substance abuse treatment
• Communication
• Conflict
• Mental and behavioral problems
• Responsibility and accountability problems
• Peer network issues
• Eliminating enabling or codependency

A family therapy program also teaches family members about the addiction and mental health problems you face. This therapy can help heal addictive behaviors within families, breaking the chain of multi-generational substance abuse. It also helps the entire family open up a healthier, happier future.