Transforming Links from the Root
For many years, the phenomena associated with Mental Health difficulties have been labeled and hidden. They have generated shame and social representations that no one wanted to have around and that no one wants to talk about, nor can they easily find places where they can do so, generating relief and elements for the correct accompaniment not only of those who manifest mental health difficulties, but also for themselves. Since these problems are systemic and mobilize family and collective dynamics in the system
When there is a psychological or emotional problem in the family, often it is not only about one member, but a shared dynamic. Family therapy allows addressing these relationships from a systemic approach, strengthening bonds, resolving conflicts and creating a healthy environment for all. At Brújula Salud Mental IPS, we work with updated techniques to guide families towards a real and sustainable transformation.
One of the objectives of the recovery programs is focused on the return of the patient to his family, social, work, affective group, among others, building a life project in harmony and contemplating the systemic approach and learning from what has been experienced in the recovery process. Since this implies having the openness to work on the personal connection, self-knowledge, allows to identify the representations that have had the addictive behavior and its practices, rituals, behaviors, choices, assigned and assumed roles, among others. It implies that when the patient arrives back home, neither the patient is the same, nor the family is the same. They are two old unknown acquaintances who come to iron out moments and propose and structure agreements, learning from what has happened and projecting the changes to follow in order to facilitate that the protective factors are present and the risks of relapse decrease. If the family system does not modify some dynamics of the past that were part of the problem, it could substantially increase the risk of relapse.
Cases in which family therapy is crucial
Family therapy is especially useful in situations such as:
- Behavioral problems in children and adolescents.
- Divorces or separations.
- Bereavement and family loss.
- Chronic illness or mental disorders in one of the members.
- Prolonged conflicts between parents and children.
When a situation affects the harmony of the family system, therapeutic group intervention becomes indispensable.
Tools families learn during treatment
One of the most valuable benefits of family therapy is that families not only resolve conflicts, but learn practical skills to address future challenges.
Among the most prominent tools are:
- Active listening techniques.
- Emotional management.
- Establishment of healthy boundaries.
- Non-confrontational conflict resolution.
- Empathy and emotional validation.
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These tools strengthen coexistence and long-term family resilience.
How is a typical session structured at Brújula Salud Mental IPS?
The space for family accompaniment can be given in different ways, it is designed to measure depending on the need that emerges and that allows us to outline that professional could accompany them in addition to the structure methodology to address this family in a particular way. We have both virtual and face-to-face accompaniment spaces, as well as group and individual accompaniment modalities. We seek that all members participate actively, that they participate and connect without judgments or labels, with openness.
A typical session includes:
- Review of the reason for consultation and progress.
- Space for individual and group expression.
- Specific techniques adapted to the problem.
- Joint reflection and assignment of practical tasks.
The entire process is guided by a therapist specialized in family dynamics, who facilitates dialogue and promotes mutual understanding.
Resolving conflicts between parents and children
Conflicts between parents and children often have root causes: expectations, different parenting styles or communication barriers. Therapy helps:
- Identify repetitive and harmful patterns.
- Promote more open and secure communication.
- Reestablish roles and responsibilities.
Through therapeutic intervention, it is possible to move from conflict to understanding, the conflict and the construction that had been given to the experience, manifesting itself in the here and now, to heal this, to feel heard and to be able to also say and express their feelings is healing and this will strengthen the family bond.
The role of effective communication in healing
Most family problems are based on ineffective or distorted communication. In therapy, we work to ensure that each member:
- Learn to express what you feel without hurting.
- Listen empathetically and without interruption.
- Validate each other’s emotions.
- Replace judgment with dialogue.
These communication skills not only resolve current conflicts, but also prevent future family crises.
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Stories of families that succeeded in transforming
At Brújula Salud Mental IPS we have accompanied many families in processes of profound transformation. Some real examples include:
- Parents who were able to reconnect with teenage children after years of emotional distance.
- Families that overcame grief after a loss thanks to therapeutic support.
- Brothers who rebuilt their bond after years of rivalry.
- Clarify roles and places assigned and assumed.
- Identify all that the person must assume and all that must be released.
- Learning to set limits without guilt
- It allows each one to recognize and heal as much as possible the unfinished situations in each member and how we protect the other from ourselves. Assuming one’s own responsibility and freeing something else from my expectations and from my own projections that are displaced to the outside.
- Differences are accepted even if we do not agree.
- We strengthen empathetic listening without interrupting with our own concepts in a vertical manner.
- Among many others…
- These stories demonstrate that family therapy not only resolves, but repairs, reconciles and transforms.
In conclusion, family therapy is a powerful tool for healing, growing and rebuilding relationships. When conflicts affect the family nucleus, working together makes it possible to find lasting solutions. At Brújula Salud Mental IPS, each session is an opportunity to learn, reconnect and transform family history based on mutual understanding and respect.
