Family therapy is an important part of mental health treatment. But sadly, many people struggle to get help due to stigma, poor communication within families, or not knowing where to go for trusted support. Veda Rehabilitation Centre understands this challenge and offers family therapy at all its centres across India. Along with a physical/offline therapy setup, Veda also has its in-house digital app LetsGetHappi 24/7 which offers therapy at a very affordable price.
At Veda Rehabilitation Centre, we strongly believe that family plays a key role in healing. Our family therapy sessions are designed to bring families closer, create a safe space for open conversations, and resolve conflicts with the help of experienced therapists. We focus on strengthening emotional bonds and supporting long-term recovery so that both the individual and their family heal and grow together.
What is Family Therapy?
Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that aims at improving the relationship between family members. Family therapy works on the idea that a family is like a system and when one person struggles with mental illness, it affects everyone. That’s why this therapy involves multiple family members, helping them understand each other better and support one another through tough times.
At Veda Rehabilitation Centre, we include family therapy as a key part of our overall mental health treatment. Whether it’s addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues, we focus on the family as a unit, not just the individual so that recovery happens in a supportive and understanding environment.
Types of Family Therapy at Veda
- Structural Family Therapy: Establishes healthy boundaries and roles within the family system.
- Systemic Family Therapy: Focuses on behavioral patterns and how the family interacts as a whole.
- Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Science-backed approach that builds emotional regulation and mindfulness.
- Narrative Family Therapy: Empowers families to retell their stories from a strength-based perspective.
How Does Family Therapy Work?
- Engagement: Building trust and open communication between the therapist and the family.
- Assessment: Identifying concerns, behavioral patterns, and mental health challenges.
- Goal Setting: Creating clear, achievable goals for therapy.
- Intervention: Conducting regular sessions focused on resolution, communication, and emotional growth.
- Termination (or Review): Reviewing progress and forming strategies for sustainable, long-term healing.
Benefits of Family Therapy
- Better Communication: Builds openness and listening skills.
- Healthy Conflict Resolution: Teaches families to resolve disputes with respect and calmness.
- Stronger Emotional Bonds: Helps rebuild and strengthen supportive connections.
- Improved Coping Skills: Provides tools to manage mental health stressors together.
- Lower Risk of Relapse: For those recovering from addiction, a strong family foundation improves outcomes.
What Are the Risks?
- Emotional Ups and Downs: Talking through personal issues may feel difficult but leads to healing.
- Resistance to Change: Some may struggle to accept new perspectives or dynamics initially.
- Temporary Conflicts: Surfacing old issues can create short-term discomfort as they’re addressed.
At Veda, our therapists offer a safe, guided, and non-judgmental space to work through these challenges together.
How Long Does Family Therapy Take?
There’s no fixed timeline. At Veda:
- Quick Progress: Some families benefit within a few sessions.
- Longer Support: Complex challenges may need ongoing support for 6–12 months.
- Custom Plans: We regularly evaluate and tailor treatment plans as needed.
Why Is Family Therapy Important?
- Complete Healing: Supports emotional and relational health for everyone, not just the individual.
- Relapse Prevention: A stable home helps individuals stay committed to recovery.
- Stronger Connections: Heals rifts and creates lasting bonds within families.
- Better Mental Health: Empowers the entire family to handle anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.
Ready to begin your family’s healing journey? Contact Veda Rehabilitation Centre today to explore our family therapy services.