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I know that I am a therapist and I am supposed to believe in therapy but I thought today I would try to make a believer out of you too! Here are just a few benefits of having your family in family therapy!

-- Resolving family issues: This one may sound obvious but most families have issues that can not really resolve themselves or even be worked out without a mediator. A therapist is just that. They are a outside voice that can help sort out each family members feelings and give them a voice in the room so the family unit is heard and helped in an efficient way.

-- Open Communication: Often times at home, children are afraid to say what they really feel and so are parents. In this setting, there is an unspoken and sometimes spoken rule that whatever is felt, should be said. This is a place where thoughts, feelings, and even conflicts are welcome and fostered into growth instead of tearing apart.

-- Individual Issues: Often one of our family members is acting out or has an issue that needs to be resolved individually. Undergoing family therapy can sometimes bring those issues to the center and create an opportunity for that individual to get more specialized help.

-- Lastly, you get to meet a cool person like me: Most therapists are caring and really passionate about what they do. If you do not feel that with your therapist, make sure to voice any concerns and if they are not being resolved, find a therapist that fits your family's personality and values.

I hope that you consider family therapy just a little more today!