Ensuring the continuity of the family, which forms the backbone of society, within a healthy and happy structure is extremely important both individually and socially. For this, the communication among family members and their way of recognizing and solving problems play a key role in maintaining this continuity.

However, family members cannot always maintain this balance at an optimal level and may need external support. This is exactly where family counseling comes into play.

What is family counseling?

Family counseling is professional support that helps family members living under the same roof overcome their problems and cope with issues such as marriage, separation, or divorce. Family counseling can guide family members in many areas.

From child care to relationships between spouses, and from problems with close relatives to adapting to a new lifestyle, family counseling provides support in many aspects and also offers services in matters that affect the family’s economic and social quality of life.

What are the benefits of family counseling?

• Helps family members understand each other
• Helps recognize that differences among members can meet at a common point
• Promotes accepting each other and values as they are
• Encourages open discussions about existing problems
• Enables clear expression of feelings and thoughts
• Supports open communication of expectations
• Provides a healthier living environment under the same roof

How does family counseling work?

The biggest difference between family counseling and other psychological counseling is that it takes the family group dynamic into account.

Since a problem experienced by one family member affects the entire family, the family is involved in the solution process. In this approach, the individual is evaluated not alone but within the family unit. Problems that have arisen or may arise are addressed within the family context. Even the opinions of relatives who may affect the family are taken into account. The issue is addressed holistically and resolved accordingly. As a result, a healthier living space is offered to family members.

Wishing you healthy days.