When the whole family is willing or at least willing to try, that is the precise moment when to seek family therapy services. The way to know if your family needs therapy is listed below.
Once you have determined the need, if and when a person is open-minded, honest, humble, and willing, the path to growing and changing for the better becomes clear. It’s been said that the key to change is rooted in willingness. Upon a foundation of complete willingness, one can build and repair any relationship, leading to a better life overall.
Willingness is open-mindedness in action. It is the way we feel before we take action based on faith. As we become willing to let go of defects, we can put spiritual integrity ahead of our desire for instant gratification. Thus, willingness is an irreplaceable component for those seeking harmony in their relationships.
Families face many problems, large and small. Typically, problems most folks struggle with include:
- Arguments
(Have you ever been in the middle of an argument and realized you don’t even know what you’re arguing about?)
- Miscommunication/lack of communication
(Narcissists use this as a tactic to confuse and control. They intentionally make others feel like poor communicators and act as if they can’t understand what someone is saying. They make it seem like others use their words incomprehensibly, saying things like, “What are you even talking about?” “I don’t understand what that means.” These statements make others try harder to get their point across, and they get flustered. Meanwhile, the narcissist knows precisely what they are doing.
- Misunderstandings
(Typically, these are easily corrected when participants are willing to pause and ask questions to clarify.)
(According to the University Hospital System of Northeastern Ohio, moving is one of the top five traumatic events in life. Moving is the third most stressful event after the death of a loved one and divorce.
Sometimes, such issues affect only two family members, while others involve the entire family.
- Addiction/Alcoholism
(These are diseases of the mind, body, and spirit. Only those willing to admit complete defeat and surrender to recovery will have a half a chance of recreating healthy relationships with family members.
(Difficulty/lack of managing and budgeting money, lack of work, lack of education, etc., usually results in a massive amount of financial stress on the family)
- Mental illness
(Depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc., impact the overall dynamics of the family)
- Grief
(Coping with the loss of a loved one can be mentally and physically exhausting and requires support and understanding from the whole family. Patience, love, and tolerance go a long way.)
- Illnesses
(For example, I have struggled with chronic pain for years and have had to rely on my sons to carry and move heavy objects that I once did on my own. Navigating the challenges and adjustments associated with a family member’s chronic illness can be daunting.)
- Divorce
(It is vital to help children/teens adjust to the changes and emotional turmoil caused by their parents’ separation)
- Aging parents
(It is tiresome balancing caregiving responsibilities and decisions for elderly parents)
- Disabled child
(Supporting and advocating for a child with special needs while also addressing the family’s needs is challenging and stressful, especially for the primary caregiver. Furthermore, the other children frequently feel neglected or unimportant because so much time and energy is spent caring for the child with the most needs.)
Family therapy might be negated if other family members are active substance abusers, are violent, deny that the client’s substance abuse is problematic, or remain excessively angry. Family therapy is often used to examine factors that maintain a client’s substance abuse behavior.
How does relocation affect mental health?
Psych Central states, “Relocation depression isn’t a formal diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). However, what you feel is real and has an explanation. Moving depression falls under subtypes of depression, and it can be sparked by:
- Fear of the unknown
- Feeling lost or isolated
- Loss of support network
- Difficulty finding new connections
- Disruption to your routine
- Overwhelming use of your emotional and physical resources,”.
For me, it depends. For example, I happen to live across the street from an amazing, clean, private lake with an outstanding view. However, when I find a house that meets my expectations and is on the lake, you better believe I will be ready to move.
Although, as I am writing this, I feel deeply sentimental. As already mentioned, my children were born here, and I am raising them here. I have lived here for many decades. Okay, maybe I changed my mind; I think grief would set in quickly. Let’s see what the experts say.
According to the University Hospital System of Northeastern Ohio, moving is one of the top five traumatic events in life. Moving is the third most stressful event after the death of a loved one and divorce.
To further add insult to injury, some unfortunate people may face eviction, which adds another layer of suck. A fellow friend of mine grew up most of their life in their home with their parent, who later lost their rental home due to eviction.
Sadly, they had only two weeks to pack up their whole life. It was an agonizing time, marked by late nights and long days. It turned out better for them, but in that instance, they unquestionably couldn’t imagine that.
Does moving a lot affect a child psychology
I also had another friend who would move every four to five years, even when her children were little. They would move into a home, renovate it, and then she would get bored and decide to move again.
Her children struggled in school, and as a result, she has no long-term friendships and is discontented with life. She’s also not a nice person, hypocritical, as well as extremely judgmental, so, as a direct result, I chose to end that friendship and no longer speak to her.
The American Psychology Association reports, “The researchers found that the more times people moved as children, the more likely they were to report lower life satisfaction and psychological well-being at the time they were surveyed, even when controlling for age, gender and education level. The research also showed that those who moved frequently as children had fewer quality social relationships as adults,”.
Reasons for family therapy
In conclusion, family therapy offers invaluable support when challenges arise. With willingness, open communication, and professional guidance, families can rebuild connections, navigate life’s stressors, and create healthier, more harmonious relationships together.
