Psychological Therapy is More Important Than You Think

No family is perfect and will always have its share of problems and difficulties which need to be handled mindfully to avoid a crisis. But no two people think alike and in a family there are often more than 3 or 4 members, so you can already tell the kind of chaos that is ready to unfold when there is a problem. Finding time for family counselling can ensure that every member’s concerned are heard and dealt with appropriately. Here are a few benefits of seeking help from a professional – 1.   Improved communication: - If a husband and wife are facing trouble, they can turn to marriage counselling . If it is the child’s behaviour that is starting to get strange, we have therapy. However, if the entire family cannot communicate properly which leads to arguments, and unnecessary complexities, family counselling is the only solution.   2.      Enhance relationships: - A sibling relationship is almost incomplete without a few tiffs. But if gone unresolved, ...

Discussing your personal problem with a stranger can be a daunting experience but it can be therapeutic and more beneficial than it may seem. People in a toxic relationship often look for a trustable outlet to express themselves and talk about matters that are usually challenging to talk out like their sex life or financial matters. It is easier to talk to a professional who you are rest assured will not judge you. Here are a few benefits of couple therapy :       Clarity - In trying situations, it can get difficult to gain a sense of clarity within yourself about how you feel about the situation, your partner or even yourself. A therapist helps a couple or a family to throw light on how they feel about certain things and dig deeper by asking questions. This gives the client an objective sense of understanding that can give them clarity about their thoughts and feelings.        Resolving Roadblocks - What a couple cannot attain themselves due t...

Marriages require work. Relationships require both partners to invest equal amounts of time, effort and hard-work every day. And in spite of our best efforts, things take a turn for the worst very often. Bonds break, couples drift apart, and it is the entire family that suffers. In such a situation, a good relationship advisor can make all the difference. Let’s dive deeper into this and understand their role. When relationships sour, the first thing that goes out the window is communication. People stop being open and honest with each other and in time, every conversation turns into an argument. Things usually reach the point where couples cannot stand talking to each other and this can take a toll on the entire family. A relationship advisor’s primary goal is to get both partners to talk to each other and listen to each other again. This is easier said than done but involves focused therapy sessions with both partners. An attempt is made to create a safe space for the both the...

Therapy as a concept has evolved a lot over the ages. From being only reserved for people with serious mental issues, therapy these days addresses a range of emotional wellness and lifestyle problems as well. The lifestyle we have has changed a lot over time too and hence there was a need to address these changes. However, awareness about these new therapy techniques and types of therapy is still low. Not only do people avoid therapy but they don't look at it as a solution for their life problems. Let's explore this is some detail through the lens of family counseling and family therapy.  The concept of family counseling comes from the insight that we all have issues within our family. No matter how much we might desire a healthy and balanced family environment, issues are bound to crop up from time to time. Very often, these issues reach a point where it may seem like a solution is not possible. That's a family therapist in Mumbai can step in and take charge. But ...

Which parent wouldn’t love to have a great rapport with their child? Especially as your kids get older, it is but natural for you to want to connect with them at a deeper level, almost as a friend or companion. But as any parent of a teenager will attest, this is easier said than done. The early teenage years especially can be a very challenging time for a child. In such a scenario, children tend to push away their parents even more. This is where parents need to understand and help their kids tackle their issues. That’s where the role of a therapist comes in. Therapists these days provide what is known as family counselling . What this basically means is that the therapist will have a series of sessions with you and your family and will help all of you figure out a way to better communicate with each other. This could be a series of sessions they have with you and your family members, both individually and as a group. Especially when it comes to parents and children, psycholo...

Every relationship has its own set of problems and solutions. The topic of tension between changes from relationship to relationship. Sometimes, the couple talks it out and solves it. It may take a few days or a few months for the problem to get solved, but eventually, they accept it and move on. Communication is one of the very important aspects for any relationship to work out.   If the two people in the relationship do not tell each other what’s bothering them or what they feel is not right, how will the other individual ever come to know? Be it a professional relationship advisor or someone close to the couple, they are bound to advise them to talk openly about how they feel and what their views are. Persistent problems in a relationship may hint towards the falling apart of the relationship. It is an indication that a lot of things need to be worked on to make the relationship right. A couple may seek advice from a professional therapist, for couple therapy. A therap...

Family is the strength and support that a person relies on. Life isn’t easy, and as human you cannot solve everything by yourself. Sharing your happiness and sorrows with someone is important. And your family does exactly that for you, without having feelings of jealousy, they are the ones who will genuinely be happy for you no matter what. They will be there for you to hold you even when you are at your lowest. But what if this strongest pillar of your life starts to shake and is threatened of collapsing? Sometimes, some incidents that occur in a family can shatter the entire family, creating distances and lack of communication. There could be death, some kind of financial crisis, fighting parents, some incident with the kids or something else. In such difficult times, it is very important that the family sticks together and does not lose hope. They may seek help from a very close family friend of someone from the extended family, but in case that too fails to workout, they m...