Family Issues

Family meant something special to you.

Growing up, you had a specific view of family.

To you, the family was a safe place where members loved you unconditionally, respected boundaries and supported you. The family provided a nurturing space where you felt appreciated and loved.

No matter the circumstances, you thought the family was there to provide encouragement and support.

But now your view of family is different.

As an adult, you realize that your relationship with your family is more dysfunctional than anything else.

Your relationship with your parents feels strained; it doesn’t feel like they listen to or support you. Conversations quickly turn into arguments, and most days, it feels like you can’t win.

Spending time with your family is great in theory, but after a few hours, you know things will begin to spiral. Someone will say something inappropriate about you, your choices or something else. And it’s all downhill from there.

After those negative interactions with your family, it takes you days to recover from the encounter and makes you wonder how you can do it again next time – because there is always a next time. It would help if you established some boundaries.

Setting boundaries is essential, but you don’t know how.

Establishing boundaries with people that are your family might be one of the hardest things to do. To set those boundaries, families need to improve communication that relies less on criticism and more on providing support and a willingness to listen.

The dynamics are different from when you were a child; now, as an adult, you need respect. Learning to reduce conflict and promote understanding is essential for both you and your family.

Together, we can determine what kind of relationship you want to have with your family. From there, we will figure out what boundaries look like, how to set them and, most importantly, how to maintain them.

Through family therapy, we can help you learn to manage the challenges related to your family.

Contact me today, and let’s discuss your issues.