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THE FAMILY THAT ATTENDS THERAPY TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER


The concept and idea of therapy has undergone a massive overhaul in the past few years. From being a taboo concept that is approached with suspicion and disdain to slowly becoming an integral part of people's lives, it has come a long way. However, many people still regard therapy as something you attend on a personal basis. The concept of family therapy with a family therapist, however, is gaining legs in India as well.

The family structure in India is at a unique crossroads. On the one hand, you have the older generation trying to hold on to the concept of their children living with them at least until they get married. On the other hand, you have the younger generation trying hard to break away and adopt western ideals of wanting to make it on their own. And this is just one example of the unique generation clash families face today. In such a scenario, conflicts are bound to arise and the only way out of these is to talk together constructively, as a family. However, this sort of talk will be possible only with the help of a qualified therapist.

Family counseling will ideally include sitting down with all the family members and giving them the chance to express their viewpoints. The therapist basically regulates the conversation and ensures that everyone talks in a constructive and productive manner. The therapist may also suggest better ways for the members of the family to talk to each other and communicate their problems better. The aim here is not to engage the family in therapy for a long duration but to basically give them the tools to function better together as a unit in the future. Follow up sessions may be required but most families benefit greatly from such family counselling sessions.


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