What is blended family counseling?
Blended family counseling from our therapists at Thriveworks in Beverly Hills, MI helps families who have come together through marriage work through changes, accept differences, ease tension, and form bonds. It enables parents to set boundaries and expectations around finances, parenting, and other areas. In addition, it offers all family members a safe space to voice their thoughts and feelings.
How does blended family counseling work?
Blended family counseling will likely involve attending sessions as a group, but it might also involve individual sessions with each family member. It works by encouraging the group to share any emotions, concerns, or challenges they might be experiencing, as it relates to the family, and then offering tailored solutions.
Is blended family counseling conducted in person or online?
Blended family counseling at Thriveworks in Beverly Hills, MI is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
How long does blended family counseling last?
Blended family counseling from one of our providers at Thriveworks in Beverly Hills, MI can be short- or long-term, lasting for weeks, months, or years. The length is dependent on the family’s areas of concerns, whether they’re more immediate or they’re more complex. Together with your therapist, you can determine how long you should plan on attending therapy for best results.
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Blended Family Therapy in Birmingham, MI
No one has to walk through the challenge of bringing a blended family together alone. Mental health professionals at Thriveworks Birmingham have helped many families overcome these difficulties and come together.
Thriveworks Birmingham offers therapy for blended families. We understand the process of building a family, and we are ready to help.
Call us or book online to get started today.
What Does a Blended Family Look Like?
There is no formula for what a blended or step family can look like. No list could contain the different shapes and sizes families can take, but here are some examples of blended families:
- Parents who are divorced and living in separate homes but sharing parenting duties of their children. No partners are involved in the children’s lives.
- A remarried or re-coupled parent whose new partner steps into a parenting role in their child’s life (thus, the term step family) where the new partner does not have their own children.
- Remarried or re-coupled parents who both have children from a previous relationship and both are stepping into parenting roles.
- A remarried or re-coupled parent whose new partners does not take on a parenting role the child (children).
Why Thriveworks?
At Thriveworks Birmingham, our therapists can offer assistance with the following issues that blended families often face:
- Stress and Adjustment: Family therapy provides a supportive environment for children to express their feelings and concerns about the changes in their home life. Therapists help children develop coping strategies and resilience to navigate the challenges they face.
- Loss and Grief: Therapists help children process their grief and loss related to parental separation or death. Through therapy, children can explore their emotions and learn healthy ways to cope with their feelings of sadness and confusion.
- Adjusting to New Rules: Family therapy assists in establishing consistent rules and expectations across households, reducing confusion and frustration for children. Therapists work with parents to develop strategies for co-parenting effectively and promoting cooperation between households.
- Role Confusion: Therapists address issues of role confusion by facilitating open communication and clarifying family roles and expectations. Through therapy, children can gain a better understanding of their place within the blended family structure.
- Unclear Relationship Dynamics: Family therapy helps clarify relationship dynamics between children, stepparents, and stepsiblings. Therapists guide discussions about boundaries, expectations, and feelings, helping to foster trust and security within the family.
- Blended Families: Common Challenges for the Adults
- Establishing Relationships: Family therapy provides a safe space for couples to explore their relationship dynamics and address any challenges they face as they blend families. Therapists offer guidance on communication skills and conflict resolution techniques to strengthen the couple’s bond.
- Learning Parenting Skills: Therapists support adults in developing effective parenting strategies and navigating the complexities of co-parenting in a blended family. Through education and skill-building exercises, adults learn how to address the unique needs of their children and promote a harmonious family environment.
- Co-Parenting Decisions: Family therapy facilitates discussions about co-parenting decisions and helps adults find common ground on parenting styles and discipline methods. Therapists assist in negotiating agreements that prioritize the well-being of the children and promote cooperation between co-parents.
- Managing Multiple Challenges: Therapists provide support and guidance to adults as they navigate the multiple challenges of blending families. Through therapy, adults learn stress management techniques, conflict resolution strategies, and effective communication skills to address the complexities of their family dynamics.
Scheduling Counseling for Blended Families at Thriveworks Birmingham
If you are blending two families together, consider reaching out to help from Thriveworks Birmingham. We accept many different forms of insurance, and we offer weekend evening sessions.
Let’s work together. Call today or book online to get started.
