Fun Family Days at Family Resorts

By David H. Urmann


     The most rewarding thing that you can give your kids for achieving in school would be an exciting family vacation. It may be an outdoor weekend holiday, a cruise, or an out of town escapade. Whatever your family desires, what is most important is that you will all enjoy your time together as a family.


     Going out on a vacation with your family is always a good bonding moment. It is precious time that no amount of money could buy. The children will always appreciate the time their parents make to be with them. And for parents, the most wonderful gift they can give their children for being good in school and at home is to take them out on a vacation.

How Family Therapy Can Help Your Family Heal

How Family Therapy Can Help Your Family Heal

By Chuck R Stewart




     Storytelling is now emerging as a critical component of Scottsdale family therapy. There are now quite a number of Scottsdale therapists who have gained positive results in their sessions with individuals facing varied family issues. It is essential that we spend some time and understand some important principles that come into play when storytelling is adopted as a major element of the family therapy approach.

Is Your Company in Need of Family Therapy?

Is Your Company in Need of Family Therapy?

By Garrett Coan


How Companies Are Like Families
Like a family, a company is a group of people who have an ongoing relationship with one another. Companies have several things in common with families:
1. Families have distinct ways of communicating and degrees of togetherness. For example:
• Communication may be overt or covert.
• Relationships tend to be enmeshed (too close; overly involved) or disengaged (not at all close; uninvolved).
• Boundaries may be described as diffuse (extreme togetherness), rigid (extreme separateness), or clear (ideal and appropriate).

An Interesting Introduction to Psychology - Family Therapy

An Interesting Introduction to Psychology - 
Family Therapy

By Herb Leibacher




     The school of Extended Family Systems Therapy (Bowen; Bowenian) family therapy extends General Systems Theory beyond the nuclear family and views dysfunction as part of an intergenerational process. Thus, therapy often starts with the construction of a genogram. The primary goal of Extended Family Systems Therapy is to encourage Differentiation of self, which is one's ability to separate their intellectual and emotional functioning. According to Extended Family Systems Therapy, Triangulation occurs when two family members in conflict involve a third person, which usually immobilizes the third person.
A practitioner of Extended Family Systems Therapy often joins a dyad, creating a Therapeutic triangle, in an attempt to reduce the original level of fusion and achieve higher self-differentiation. 

Play Therapy Tips and Techniques

Play Therapy Tips and Techniques

By Tammy Stoner




     Play therapy is increasing in popularity as a treatment tool. Search the internet and you will find loads of toys for the treatment provider. Most sell products and toys with no explanation as to how to apply the tools. Purchase a family of dolls without gender allowing the treatment provider to identify the gender. All based on a model that says that it's important to allow the therapist to help the client identify the toys the way the child wants to view them. The debate continues as to whether or not treatment is directive or reflective. Direct treatment processes often take an active approach to treatment.

How Do You Parent a Child With Problem Behavior?

How Do You Parent a Child With Problem Behavior?


By Dr. Jennifer Baxt, DMFT



     There are many families out there who have children who exhibit "bad" behavior. Few behavioral problems in children are a result of genetics or lack of intelligence. In fact, most behavioral problems are developed through the influence the children are exposed to. Children who appear to have difficulties in their behavior are usually reacting to their environment, difficulties in the family, problems at school or to a traumatic event they have suffered in the past, to name a few. In most cases, the "bad" behavior is a result of something; kids will usually have a reason for acting a certain way, though this fact is usually ignored.

Family Relationship Dynamics

Family Relationship Dynamics


By Alexis Quinones




     There are many dynamics that make up a family unit. While most families have their problems not all of those problems should be dealt with behind closed doors and on your own. Many families need to reach out and ask for help when issues in their lives become to big for them to deal with. Your family relationships are the most important relationships you will develop in your lifetime as they will guide you as to what to look for in other relationships you develop later in your life.

Coping With the Special Needs of Your Child

Coping With the Special Needs of Your Child


By Kalyan Kumar



     Married couples who desire to have children of their own do not always get what they wished and prayed for. While some are able to have normal kids, the others are not as lucky as their child or children have special needs. The challenge for couples with special children is greater but this is not to say that they should easily give up. It is when kids with special needs are born into this world that a parent's love and care for their children are put to the test.

   

      For  parents who had normal children in the previous years, it is understandable for them to feel a little regret, anger and frustration. There can also be some sort of denial in the initial phase. The level of frustration is usually greater for couples who expect, from the start of conception, a normal baby. For these people, it is initially hard to accept the fact that their child lags in development or has an illness with no immediate cure.
     Moral support and guidance are what parents in this situation need and family therapists are one of the proper authorities that can help them handle the issue well through counseling sessions. No matter how hard it is to accept the reality, married couples should open their minds and communicate their thoughts and feelings. Although they can get support from each other, sometimes it isn't enough and this is where a professional advice will be worth seeking.
     By undergoing counseling with a family therapist, parents can discuss in detail about their fears and other anxieties. A counselor needs to know about what they're feeling in order to come up with the right steps or guidelines towards managing their situation in the best way that they can. An open communication line is crucial not only between spouses but also between the parents and the family therapist.
Raising a special child can be stressful as they need constant attention and care. In terms of behavior, there can be major issues that have to be identified to help the parents cope with their child's growing years.
     It is a big help, though, for parents to have a positive attitude and not just easily be disappointed with their situation. Avoid fault finding as much as possible. Sometimes, parents are quick to blame their partner or their child for the difficult situation that they're in but this is not healthy because it will only create further tension and cause more emotional stress to your child.
      Praise is another important thing to give to a special child. By providing the positive words to your little one, you are giving inspiration as well to them. Avoid focusing always on their negative acts but rather teach them the right way to act and do things. And it's been proven many times in various researches that when kids are inspired, improvements in their behavior and mental and motor skill development are not far behind.
So parents, be patient with your special child. Guide and raise them according them to the best moral values that you know and never hesitate to seek the help of a family therapist when necessary.

For information on family therapists, please visit The Family & Marriage Counseling Directory, one of the top directories for therapists in the US and Canada.


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Family Therapy for Happy Families

Family Therapy for Happy Families

By Kevin. Smith




What is family therapy?




     
     Family therapy is a form of psychotherapy that aims at solving family issues through family counseling. In a family therapy treatment multiple or all family members are involved as this technique considers family as one unit. The emphasis is on the members who are directly related to the problem. Issues like marriage, divorce, children-parent relationships, family conflicts, depression, addictions and similar family issues are generally handled by family therapists. The focus of family therapy is on family relationships and family interaction. Instead of pin pointing the cause family therapists work on solving the issue by emphasizing on the strengths of the family unit.

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Vs Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Vs Marriage and Family Therapy Program
     This is going to be a somewhat controversial article. The reason is that I am going to compare what I learned in my two year Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Master's program to what I have learned from Dr. John Gray, the author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. In 2005, I enrolled in to the MFT program at the University Of Louisiana At Monroe (ULM), which is the only dually credited program in the United States giving you the opportunity to become licensed in both the field of Counseling and the field of Marriage And Family Therapy.

How to Choose an NLP Therapist For Your Child

By Gemma Bailey

    A child develops his or her personality by experiences. Sometimes disturbing experiences can leave a negative impact on children’s minds resulting in various behaviour problems, anxieties and fears. For these instances, a professionally trained NLP therapist for children in Cheshire is the answer in dealing with children’s behavioural disorders.

     By applying certain therapy methods, these experts modify the negative feelings of a child and channelize them in a relatively constructive way. An NLP therapist for children works by understanding that a child's behaviour and attitudes in life are guided by their experiences which then affects their actions.

Finding a Therapist For Your Child

By Gemma Bailey


     Children need proper attention and care from their parents or caregivers. Many children who don’t get proper attention from their families and schools face a number of different kinds of problems, which, if not solved in time can lead to bigger more complicated problems. The most common problems that may arise out of such situations are school stress, anxiety, bullying, family or peer pressure, and even a serious illness. Sometimes these problems need professional assistance from a good child therapist from Merseyside. A good child therapist is one, who through his special skills, can help give a child a new outlook on life.     Therapy for children in Merseyside is one of the best ways to help children with these problems. These therapies for children develop problem solving skills in children and help them to cope up with social, emotional and behavioural issues.

Family Fun Activities: Why Family Entertainment Is Important For Your Family

Family Fun Activities: Why Family Entertainment Is Important 
For Your Family


By Deanna Mascle


    Do you spend much time considering the issue of  family entertainment? When parents compare notes and questions about parenting, the issue of entertainment rarely comes up. After all, how can family fun compare with such important issues as health, safety, values, nutrition, and education? But family fun is an important issue for parents for three reasons.
                            
                                          

Finding Your Ideal Family Therapist

Finding Your Ideal Family Therapist

By Andrew Stratton


      There are many situations throughout life when a therapist can provide relief and perspective to those dealing with emotional difficulties. These professionals are trained and educated in the specifics of the mental health field and have proven themselves a valuable asset to many individuals, the world over. When it comes to issues at home, a family therapist can assist in helping the household regain it's balance. In this article, we will outline a few tips to help you find your ideal shrink.