Coming into therapy by yourself is a safe and secure place to go to explore your feelings without judgment. It takes courage and strength to want to take a look at ourselves and our issues. Even though it can be scary at times, it is very rewarding. We all experience challenges in our personal life which inhibit us from experiencing true happiness. Therapy can be used to learn about yourself and how you relate to others. It can be a place to discover and learn how to create a better, healthier and happier you. In this space you can learn to see new perspectives and learn new skills that produce a better way of living.
Coming into therapy as a couple is a rewarding experience. Through this process couples learn how to become more intimate and safe with one another. As you learn more skills and ways to connect and communicate, it opens up and allows the relationship to flourish. Creating a healthier and happier way to connect with one another allows more emotional space to grow from within and with one another. This allows you to be healthier and more productive in your lives. Experiencing challenges in your relationship is a normal process of growth and how you handle it can create a more inviting, intimate space for your relationship.
Coming into therapy as a family is a way to strengthen your family bond. Raising children can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Throughout different phases of raising children we are often met with values and needs conflict between family members. During the process of family therapy, everyone will learn how to meet their individual needs while meeting their family needs as well. Families learn how to connect and communicate in a more effective positive way so that all family members feel safe to share how they feel without judgment. This process produces feelings of safety, belonging and love which creates happier, healthier individuals and family unity.
At times, the therapeutic process can be challenging and even frustrating. These emotions are normal and expected at some time during the therapy process. There are no guarantees on the outcome of therapy. It is a process in which people get out of it what they put into it. It can be very rewarding, enlightening, educating and filled with learning when people come with an open mind and an open heart.
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