A family is a pleasant, safe place where children can learn who they are and develop well. At the same time, children often hold up a mirror to their parents, which offers opportunities for further development as an adult. After all, ‘as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.’ 

Every family is different and changes over time. The family is also constantly subject to changes that can cause tension. This does not have to be a problem in itself, as long as there is enough mutual support and sufficient resources available to cope with challenges. 

 

For parents and children, it can be quite a challenge to find a good balance between taking care of yourself and taking others into account. 

In many families, this process happens organically, but not without effort. Sometimes there are conflicts, which are simply part of life. Conflicts provide clarity about everyone's needs and what has been lacking. When sufficient attention is paid to this, everyone will feel fulfilled and seen afterwards. Then everyone can enjoy themselves and each other again. 

 

However, when there is an imbalance between giving and receiving for too long, or when all the attention often goes to one person, problems arise. The advantage of family discussions over individual therapy is that no one person in the family can get the idea that “it's all up to him or her”. You never have a problem alone, and the solution can be found within the family. Everyone in the family is unique and can contribute to the solution. If you recognise yourself in the above or if there is a completely different problem in the family that is causing an imbalance, family therapy can be a solution. 

 

As a family therapist, I help you to unravel the problems and tap into your strengths and talents, so that balance is restored and everyone feels happy again.

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