Family relationships and support systems can be broken from having a long history of problems. For example, an unexpected event may have occurred that caused division between two family members. There are many reasons family members can become estranged. As a result, it may seem impossible to restructure a support system that’s been broken. Fortunately, it’s entirely possible to heal family relationships.

Healing relationships takes time, effort, and consistency. Having an unwavering dedication to see the process through as its being developed is necessary. Family therapy programs can help ease challenging aspects of the relationship-healing process. Washington’s Bayview Recovery uses a family workshop designed to assist in navigating difficult areas of family relationships. If you’re ready to let go of resentment, forgive, and heal with your family, call Bayview Recovery at 855.478.3650 to get started. 

Healing Family Relationships

Whether you haven’t seen a family member in years or a relationship recently went through a fallout, the process of working toward repairing a broken relationship can seem difficult. Healing from emotional wounds caused by your family is necessary for you and your loved ones to begin rebuilding together.

Holding onto painful feelings can harm your character and consume your energy. When one member of a family begins the repairing process, it causes a ripple effect that can be felt throughout the entire family system. When one person heals, it can start to change family dynamics. Leaving a family system broken can greatly contribute to other unhealthy behaviors such as substance abuse if not addressed. Remember that a healthy family can be a major influence on the quality of your life.

Rehab Relationships

If you’re preparing to heal from the emotional wounds caused by a broken family relationship and are unsure where to start, try looking within to see if you hold any resentment. Holding on to resentment can prevent a healthy healing process. Letting go and forgiving is an important step in moving forward.

A family therapy program is a great way to work through aspects of healing that are challenging but essential. A counselor can make sure the environment remains safe and will support you in:

• Identifying the cause
• Remaining civil throughout the process
• Showing empathy by trying to see the other side of the story 
• Establishing boundaries that promote a healthy relationship
• Allowing time and space from the relationship to continue self-care
• Taking responsibility
• Communicating and compromising in small steps
• Only participating at a capacity that’s comfortable for you

Are you and your loved ones experiencing more serious injury such as sexual or physical abuse, addiction, abandonment, or disruption between family members? If so, a family therapy program makes the healing process safe and effective.

Family Counseling in Tacoma

If you’re planning to repair your broken family relationship, it’s important to spend some time creating boundaries for yourself. Emotional wounds caused by a broken family relationship is another aspect you must deal with in the healing process. A combination of therapy programs can greatly increase the likelihood of successfully repairing a family relationship by enabling you to focus on your specific needs. Bayview Recovery’s mental health treatment center offers therapy programs that can help you and your family, such as:

• Individual therapy
• Trauma therapy
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Dialectical therapy

Learn More about Family Counseling in Tacoma

 All wounds, including emotional wounds, need time to heal. Rebuilding trust and practicing resilience is a process that won’t happen overnight or on the first try. Remember that working together toward re-establishing the foundation of your family takes time. It also takes an unwavering dedication to see the process through. 

Bayview Recovery can help you re-establish your self-worth, work through dysfunctional family dynamics, and provide unending support throughout the process. Call one of our admissions specialists now at 855.478.3650 to learn more information about our mental health treatment center.