Going to therapy can be hard, butnotgoing to therapy is often harder.
Among children, one in five have struggled with a serious mental illness.
A therapist can help you and your family overcome these struggles.
Here’s how to prepare for your first family therapy session.
see to it to check each person’s availability before booking your first therapy session.
The first session often focuses less on resolving conflicts and more on getting set up with your therapist.
You or other family members may need extra quiet time to process after the first session is over.
Plan to work together in therapy, even if you’re struggling to see eye to eye right now.
Similarly, your therapist should never take sides.
According toYourTango, a marriage therapist who takes sides can erode the trust required in therapy.
The same can often be said for family therapists working with multiple family members.
Ask for recommendations and research therapists in your area until you find the right match for your family.
