Teen and Family Counseling
Move from chaos to communication
Families and teens
I think a dysfunctional family is any family with more than one person in it. -Mary Karr
Transition times like adolescence, blending families or divorce can be difficult for families. Family therapy can help improve communication and your relationships with each other.
With our years of experience working with kids, teens and families, we can help you make sure your family thrives.
Gottman Method Principles
- Build connection in the family by establishing and refreshing love maps. What is important to your spouse or child now?
- Share fondness and admiration. Master the art of appreciation.
- Turn towards rather than away. Focus on engaging and responding.
- Examine conflict and and how to use your influence as a parent effectively.
- Learn how to calm yourself and your child and step away from conflict.
- Effectively repair when family arguments escalate.
- Dream together. Create your definition of family.
Finding yourself having the same argument over and over again in your family? With your spouse? Your parent?
Stuck in a conflict that seems to never resolve? It’s time to move from gridlock to dialogue. Just like in couples therapy, problems do not necessarily have to be solved. However, everyone needs to be heard.
As a parent, you are part of the “executive system,” meaning you set the tone for the relationship. You set the guidelines and rules. You also set the example.
Maybe it’s time to help your family see how they might move through conflict differently — and successfully.
"When your family shares a deeper intimacy and respect, problems between family members will seem lighter to bear.” ― John M. Gottman, Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child
Therapy Build for Every Teen
Our therapy for teens includes helps for:
- Bullying
- Behavioral Difficulties
- Loneliness
- Parental Conflicts
- Sibling Conflicts
- Teen Pregnancy
- Struggles With Sexual Orientation
- Domestic Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Parental Divorce
- Self Harm
- Mental Illness
- Loss of a Parent or Sibling
- Loss of a Friend
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Eating Disorders
We're Here to Help!
No problem is too big or too small for the East Bay Relationship Center. Our experienced psychologists are experienced in dealing with the issues ranging from mild to drastically life-changing.