What is family conflict?
Family conflict can be a simple difference in opinion between two people, or it can be a complex interplay of beliefs, values, feelings and behaviors that include many individuals who live together or apart. Often, family conflicts occur between family members who live in the same household, but they can also develop in many other situations, such as conflicts between spouses or extended family.
While good communication can resolve some conflicts fairly quickly, other conflicts may continue and even worsen. Ongoing family conflict can cause depression, anxiety, stress, and other types of mental health distress in both you and the other person involved.
What causes family conflict?
Many things can lead to family conflict. The people involved might have different backgrounds, upbringings, belief systems, political stances, or personal preferences.
Or, maybe it’s a clash of different personalities, which can make it difficult to understand where the other person's coming from.
No matter what the differences are, therapy at the Midwest Center for Transformational Change PLC can help you understand and interact with the other person in a better and healthier way.
When should I seek help for family conflict?
Signs that family conflict is causing challenging changes in your life may include:
- Frequent preoccupation with the conflicted relationship
- Anger when you think about the conflict
- Stress or anxiety when you’re around the other person or you think about the conflict
- Avoiding the person to avoid the conflict
- Feelings of fear that come up when you think about bringing up topics for discussion in the family
- Making negative changes in your life because of the conflicted relationship
- The word "gaslighting" has been used in conversations with or about family members
- The idea of "generational trauma" has come up in conversations, through internet search, or in your internet feed
If family conflict occupies your thoughts frequently or even constantly, it’s taking up too much of your mental energy, and it might be time to see Anne for help.
How does family conflict therapy work?
At the Midwest Center for Transformational Change PLC, Anne works primarily with one person in the relationship, although on some occasions she will work with two or more individuals at the same time.
Her approach includes three robust, evidence-based models: the Satir Model (Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR®) therapy.
With these powerful approaches, you learn how to change your reactions and communicate more effectively with the person you’re in conflict with. The conflict then becomes less of a focus and no longer holds the same power over your mental health.
You deserve to have a full and well-rounded life in which your relationships don’t cause undue stress, depression, or anxiety. Learn how to make that happen by calling the Midwest Center for Transformational Change PLC, by scheduling your free 20-minute consultation through the provided booking link now.
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