Each year, over 59 million Americans seek help from a mental professional for mental illness, a traumatic event, emotional suffering, relationship problems, etc. But, does that mean that therapy is only reserved as an option for when you and your family are at the end of your rope, in the depths of depression, or in a crisis? The benefits of seeking help go beyond that. Not only is talking to a professional a good practice for you to establish, it provides a new level of self-awareness that will propel you and your family towards living a more intentional and healthy life.
Here are 5 reasons why therapy is good for a healthy family:
It keeps your family structure healthy!
Counseling gives you and your family a better understanding of good boundaries, dynamics, and a solid foundation as a unit. As a parent, it’s our job to create an environment where our children feel safe, heard, and encouraged to go after their calling in life.
Therapy can strengthen your family to better handle stressors or hard circumstances.
A solid foundation has a harder time being shaken when it’s built on trust, understanding, good communication, and encouragement. A counselor can walk you through building that so when the heartaches of life do happen (and they always do), then you and your family have a safe place.
You have someone to keep you accountable for your family goals and values.
A therapist can help you and your family be aware of what you value most, your goals, and keep you accountable! If your family values experiences through being outdoors or traveling, a professional can help you align your behavior with what you want to accomplish.
Therapy gives your family members room for self-awareness which leads to consistent development.
Self-awareness plays a KEY role when it comes to reaching goals and living purposefully. When you are aware of yourself and why you do or say things, you become a better communicator, you can spot your strengths and weaknesses, and you are empowered to make changes.
It enhances communication and empathy for each other.
Not only can a counselor help you gain a better understanding of yourself, but they can also give you an outside perspective that helps you understand your family members better. A therapist can help your family express emotions in a way that is productive and creates a unified understanding.
We are passionate about empowering families to build a strong foundation of togetherness, empathy, and communication. If you are looking for resources on finding counseling for your family visit https://thejoshuafoundation.us/counseling or email us at team@thejoshuafoundation.us.
