{"id":2940,"date":"2025-04-23T14:39:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T14:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feel-pdc.gr\/family-psychotherapy\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T19:10:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T19:10:06","slug":"family-psychotherapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/feel-pdc.gr\/en\/family-psychotherapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Psychotherapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\u201cThe family is an emotional unit, and multigenerational patterns must be understood to bring about meaningful change.\u201d<\/p>

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Murray Bowen ((Founder of Family Systems Theory)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Who is it for? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Family Therapy can be helpful for families experiencing tension, communication difficulties, behavioral challenges, or emotional difficulties that may be expressed through one or more family members.<\/p>

Children may sometimes express symptoms or behaviors that act as a \u201csignal\u201d to the family, suggesting that something within the family system may need attention or change.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\u201cHow does it work?\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Family Therapy is a process in which family members work together with a mental health professional to better understand and improve their relationships and family dynamics. When one family member is experiencing difficulties, these often reflect broader issues within the family\u2019s relationships and dynamics.<\/p>

A systemic therapist looks at the individual within the context of their relationships and family life, recognizing that the challenges they face may be connected to patterns of interaction and behavior within the family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How can family psychotherapy help?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Family Therapy helps family members understand and change unhelpful patterns of communication and behavior. It helps family members better understand their roles within the family, including the parenting role, while supporting the growth and well-being of everyone. It helps create a family environment that supports the growth and personal development of each member, rather than holding them back.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Role of the Therapist<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The therapist takes on the role of facilitator and observer, helping to explore the interactions and dynamics within the family. The therapist helps family members understand how their relationships and behaviors affect one another, creating space for meaningful change.<\/p>

The therapist aims to help create a healthier and more supportive family environment where all members can thrive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Family therapy sessions typically last 60 to 75 minutes. How often sessions take place depends on each family\u2019s needs and circumstances and may range from weekly to every other week, or less often.<\/p>

In some cases, a single session may be enough to assess the difficulties the family is experiencing and gain a clearer understanding of their needs. Following this initial assessment, family members may continue with another form of support, such as individual therapy or parent counseling, depending on what is considered most helpful for them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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