Estrangement and Conflict
Is your family estranged from each other? Are you a parent of a child who has disengaged from you? Are you a son or daughter who has disapproving parents who don't support you, your partner, or your life's decisions?
Estrangement therapy can teach you how to cope in challenging situations by helping you focus on finding solutions as you navigate conflict and estrangement. In any type of relationship, be it personal or professional, conflict is bound to happen. It's not reasonable or realistic to expect two people to always agree on everything. Even though conflict is a normal, healthy part of any relationship, trying to deal with it when it comes up can feel anything but healthy or normal. Since disagreements are an expected part of life, learning to handle them in a positive and meaningful way is crucial.
After issues arise within families and in-laws we may try to "keep the peace." You may hope that over time, the issue will resolve itself. By avoiding conflict or pretending nothing happened, you'll create additional tension as this unspoken problem remains between you and the other person. Days turn into weeks, weeks to months, and months to years and there is no resolution or reconciliation.
The next time you have a disagreement, one or both of you will be angry or resentful from the previous disagreement that was never resolved. Conflict resolution therapy will help you see conflict as an opportunity to develop your character and improve your relationships. You'll learn to successfully manage stress, control emotions, and focus on resolving the issue at hand.
So if you…
- Have a family member you struggle to get along with
- Can't seem to come to an agreement with your in-laws or parents on important issues
- Have an argumentative with a sibling or family member
- Need help moving toward reconciliation and forgiveness
- Need skills to manage your emotions during an argument
- Want to find healthier, more effective ways of communicating your needs
…then Estrangement Counseling can help.
We can show you how to find the source of division so you can work quickly towards a resolution. We'll teach you how to focus on a solution instead of shutting down, blaming, or resenting the other person.
Estrangement Counseling will help you learn that while you can't control the other person, you can control how you respond.
If you're having difficulties at home or in the family and need support, estrangement therapy can teach you conflict resolution skills so you can handle any situation. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment.