Family therapy allows the entire family unit to work to address issues that may be affecting the overall health of the family structure.
Mental health issues like substance abuse or otherwise can often affect every family member on an emotional level. They can lead to unhealthy boundaries, communication issues, and other unhealthy relationship behaviors. When family issues are unaddressed during mental health treatment, often, individuals end up not getting the support they need from their family.
Substance Abuse Impacts Families.
SAMHSA’s Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) #39 identifies the following family structures and how substance abuse may impact these families:
- A client who lives alone or with a partner - Both parties would benefit from help. Comprehensive Care Clinic can also help with codependency.
- An older client with grown children - Additional family resources may be needed to treat the older adult who experiences substance use disorder.
- A client who is part of a blended family - This presents challenges and substance abuse can become an impediment to a step family’s integration and stability.
- Clients who live with a spouse or partner and minor children - Children are negatively affected by alcohol or drug abuse because it occurs during the early stages of brain development. Resources are available in this situation and the sooner it is addressed the better.
- An adolescent substance abuser living with his or her family of origin - Siblings in the family may find their needs and concerns ignored while their parents react to the continuous crises involving the adolescent who abuses alcohol or drugs.
Family therapy allows both couples and families the chance to address issues in a professional setting with the help of qualified therapists. So, rather than attempting to address these issues alone, conversations are guided to ensure effective and positive outcomes. During sessions, family members can also learn about how to identify unhealthy behaviors, set boundaries, and become familiar with different methods of communication. And, therapists provide tools to aid in assisting with dealing with and changing negative behaviors.
More Information About Family Therapy
Facing mental health issues or substance use disorder doesn’t just affect the diagnosed individual. So, it’s important for the treatment of these issues to include support for families. Here at Comprehensive Care Clinic, we know that families can benefit from support, along with their loved ones. And, that mental health issues and substance abuse are issues that affect families more than many may understand. Therefore, we offer family therapy sessions for the families of individuals who are in our care.
The family therapists at Comprehensive Care Clinic are trained and licensed to help individuals and families dealing with a multitude of mental health issues. These may include substance abuse, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, and more. The use of many proven therapeutic techniques allows for guided dialogue that is effective in reaching goals and bringing people closer. Therefore, allowing for a loving environment in which family members can successfully resolve issues and develop the connection necessary for a supportive family system that those living with mental health issues and addiction need.
Treatment That Includes Family Therapy at Comprehensive Care Clinic
The support that a family can give to individuals in treatment for mental health issues is priceless. Family therapy helps family units to address and resolve issues, learn how to utilize helpful techniques, and build a network of trust.
Comprehensive Care Clinic offers family therapy and a number of other mental health services. Learn more about all of the services we provide to help individuals living with mental health issues and their families obtain lasting healing and successful recovery on our website. And, give us a call to talk to us about how we can help at 561-619-5856.