Common types of family structures are:
Nuclear Family- Two parents raising children
Joint Family- Three or more generations living together
Extended Family- Uncles, aunts, cousins residing together
Childless couple- Common in homosexual couples
Grandparents raising grand children
Single parent family- In case of divorce, separation or death of a parent
Step Family- Also called blended family forms when a parent remarries
With ever changing lifestyle and shrinking family size building healthy family relations has become really important. Improving family relations can be challenging and draining. Though we encounter numerous advices and suggestions for improving our relations with family/ in-laws, it is important to note that no relation is perfect.
Even healthy family relations are not conflict-free, no human relation can be. We all make mistakes, may trigger others unknowingly and land up into arguments. However, the way you can ease a tough phase is by fostering open communication and strengthening the bond between you and other family members.
Creating a ‘Home Sweet Home’ is what we thrive for but family is not built in a day. Building and maintaining positive connections with all family members is not a piece of cake. Family members do experience temper flares, misunderstanding or imperfect moments.
Signs of unhealthy family relation include:
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Acting superior
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Disrespecting
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Name-calling
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Eye-rolling
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Excessive arguments
Why is it vital to improve Family Relations?
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To feel connected and have a sense of belongingness
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To have someone around you to share sorrows
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To experience positive emotions like love
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To be held in pain and tough times
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To develop healthy friendships and relations in life
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For growth, wellness and stability
Common challenges that families encounter
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Medical concerns
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Time
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Financial issues
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Parenting
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Adjustment Problems
Benefits of Online Family Therapy
If you or your family members are struggling with issues in your relationship, trying to schedule family therapy sessions could seem as a huge obstacle. Families of different ages and at different stages of life could experience more irritated with one another in attempting to establish an appropriate therapy program that works for everyone, and even the physical space. Additionally, if a member of the family has mental health issues like borderline personality or social anxiety disorder, going to online family therapy sessions in person can be difficult and stressful.
Online family therapy and Teletherapy allow scheduling appointments to be easier in terms of flexibility for all. There s no reason to alter your schedule in order to schedule an appointment that is likely to not work for the majority of your family members. Also with online family therapy, you can avoid having to drive to an in-person clinic practice in another city. Video chats and conference calls allow families and members of the household to connect more conveniently and effectively and also be extended to include relatives who live remote. Furthermore, you ll be in a location that you are likely to be comfortable, particularly when you re calling from your home.
Looking for online family therapy to improve your family relations? Contact HopeQure now to get in touch with an experienced and reliable online relationship therapist.