What Is Systemic Family Therapy?

Systemic family therapy (SFT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the relationships between family members and their interactions with each other. It does this by looking at the family as a whole and examining how each member contributes to the dynamics within the family system, such as how they converse with one another or act toward each other. It also looks at problems as being caused by patterns or systems of interaction between family members. Systemic therapists often start with an “interactional map”, which demonstrates how each person in the family contributes to the problem. The therapist then helps each person see how they add to the problem and pushes them toward compromise.

What are the benefits of systemic family therapy?

Family therapy can help you and your family:

• Improve your communication skills with each other
• Feel confident in expressing your emotions and feelings to each other
• Address the issues you are having with each other and discuss how it affects you all emotionally
• Develop healthy boundaries
• Resolve your conflicts

Is there evidence that family therapy is effective?

Research shows that family therapy can help reduce the risk of depression and anxiety in children. It’s also been shown to be beneficial for couples, parents, and teens by helping to reduce stress levels and improve communication. 

How do you know if family counseling is working?

Family counseling can be quite difficult to assess, as it is a process that takes time and requires patience. There are, however, indicators that you may be making progress in family therapy:

• You feel less anxious and depressed as you have more control over your life and relationships. You can also communicate more effectively with others, even those who may not align with your beliefs and values.
• Your family members seem happier around each other. This can exhibit itself as everybody being less argumentative or defensive than usual when discussing issues that typically cause conflict.

If you’re looking for a way to improve the quality of life for everyone in your family, systemic family therapy is an excellent investment. Systemic family therapy can help prevent future problems by addressing issues such as communication or parenting styles before they become major problems. Working with a trained therapist can help you address issues that may have been negatively impacting your family for years. It can also help improve relationships between parents and children by teaching parents how to communicate effectively with their children without resorting to punishment or rewards.

Visit our webpage on family therapy if you live in Florida and feel like you could benefit from family therapy. Our webpage can help educate you on the benefits of family therapy and the services we offer, and provides the option for a free consultation with our family therapist so that you and your family can feel confident with the decision to proceed with counseling.