Family is the foundation of society. For communities and consequently societies to function optimally, the family unit needs to be healthy. Family counseling is important when dealing with issues that cannot be resolved without conflict in the home environment. Family sessions work well as the counselor works as a mediator to contain family members and focus the family on what is relevant.
Families are encouraged to have empathy, understanding and to communicate properly with each other. This process is modeled in the sessions and encouraged. Once again we take into account the dynamics of the family system and help to bring understanding of the inner workings of each member and how this contributes to the challenges the family faces. Practical tips and tools are given to help the family on their road to recovery and wellness.