Area of focus
Family Conflict
Conflict is part of family life, but frequent or intense conflict can affect every family member. Therapy can help families communicate more clearly and build healthier ways of resolving differences.
Find your therapistCommon forms
- Conflict between partners
- Parent–child conflict
- Sibling conflict
- Tension with extended family
- Intergenerational differences
- Financial conflict
- Disagreement over household responsibilities
Possible effects
- Higher stress and anxiety
- Depression or lowered self-esteem
- Problems at school or work
- Difficulty forming other relationships
- Risk-taking in adolescents
- Physical-health effects of chronic stress
How therapy can help
Systemic family therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative work, communication training, conflict-resolution skills, and individual counselling can all play a role.
The Bliss approach
Therapy maps your family’s particular dynamics, includes relevant family members where appropriate, and focuses on practical communication and a safer, more supportive home environment.
Questions people ask
Must everyone attend?
Ideally everyone relevant is included, but useful change can still begin with only some family members.
Can old conflicts really change?
Yes. Long-standing patterns can be addressed when family members learn new ways to listen, respond, and set boundaries.
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