Understanding Group Therapy for Families Life throws curveballs, doesn’t it? Family life can be full of surprises—some joyous, others challenging. Sometimes, a little outside help can make a world of difference. This is where group therapy steps in. But what exactly is it? Group therapy involves multiple family members joining together with a trained counsellor … Read more
Making the decision to move an older loved one into a residential assisted care facility can be a stressful time for all involved. The decision may be a straight forward one for some, with the person who will be the resident being involved in the choosing of the facility. However, for others there may be … Read more
Leaving home is a big transition for both parents and the young adult leaving, but can be especially so for parents, whose child is leaving the nest. A young adult may leave the home for a number of reasons. They may: Feel it’s the right time to leave home Want to live together with a … Read more
Although a family, (in a perfect world) should get along, this is not always the case. Unfortunately, for many and often complex reasons, family disharmony does happen. A family may experience – Communication breakdowns Constant arguing Over involvement OR complete avoidance, and even Physical altercations These are all signs of family relationship breakdowns. Several different … Read more
Blending the members of two families together to become a new step family can come with both joys and disappointments. Things often do not go to plan with children, and sometimes the parents themselves resisting the changes needed to become a new, functioning and happy family. Adjusting to the new family structure will take some … Read more
