Family Therapy in Johannesburg

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Nicole Schuitmaker
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092
In addition to individual therapy, I also offer couples therapy, family therapy, and parent infant psychotherapy (under 5s).
Psychotherapy provides a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space in which to explore and better understand yourself, your relationships and your challenges or difficulties. I am fluent in Afrikaans and English. I am trained in a number of approaches, such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative therapy, and Solution-focused Therapy. I work integratively, depending on the needs and best interest of the client.
In addition to individual therapy, I also offer couples therapy, family therapy, and parent infant psychotherapy (under 5s).
Psychotherapy provides a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space in which to explore and better understand yourself, your relationships and your challenges or difficulties. I am fluent in Afrikaans and English. I am trained in a number of approaches, such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative therapy, and Solution-focused Therapy. I work integratively, depending on the needs and best interest of the client.
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Sehorane Mavis Lehlomela
Social Worker, BSocSci Hons, SACSSP
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges. I specialize in trauma counselling, health and wellness, marriage and family counselling as well as stress related issues. I know seeking professional help is not easy for people especially for men whom the society portrait as strong. It is okay, i am here to listen to you, help you every step of the way until you are okay.
My name is Sehorane Lehlomela affectionately known as Seho, a Social Worker who has interests in working with children and adults who experience life challenges. I specialize in trauma counselling, health and wellness, marriage and family counselling as well as stress related issues. I know seeking professional help is not easy for people especially for men whom the society portrait as strong. It is okay, i am here to listen to you, help you every step of the way until you are okay.
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Mental Health Practitioner
Social Worker, SACSSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johannesburg 2001  (Online Only)
You might be living with HIV and struggling to accept your status, you might find it hard to disclose to your new partner or your family members, you might even find it more harder to disclose to your child that is also living with HIV contracted from birth. You might be struggling to adhere to treatment and your suppression might be affected, you will be then at the right place to talk about issues and be assisted in knowing how to disclose , adhere and cope with living with HIV. You might be find yourself thinking of taking your own life and being hard on alcohol use, you will be in a space helping you rediscover your worth.
You might be living with HIV and struggling to accept your status, you might find it hard to disclose to your new partner or your family members, you might even find it more harder to disclose to your child that is also living with HIV contracted from birth. You might be struggling to adhere to treatment and your suppression might be affected, you will be then at the right place to talk about issues and be assisted in knowing how to disclose , adhere and cope with living with HIV. You might be find yourself thinking of taking your own life and being hard on alcohol use, you will be in a space helping you rediscover your worth.
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Dr. Portia Monnapula-Mazabane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
She is a qualified Clinical Psychologist based at Umhlanga in private practice. She offers psychotherapy focusing on emotional, cognitive, and behavioural components to assist individuals in coping with daily challenges and difficulties. Her expertise includes working with relationship conflicts, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression, bipolar, adjustment disorders, postnatal depression, family-related challenges, grief, acute post-traumatic stress, workplace-related stress, and conflict management. She holds a PhD in Psychology, where she passionately researched the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Sonja Broschk Coaching and Mediation Practice
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
I am educated in Family & Child mediation practices within the South African context, as well as global situations as per UNICEF, having studied Child Protection through Harvard University, and am thus also proud to call myself a mediator, or ‘neutral’.
First and foremost, I am a child champion but I am also a relationship coach, divorce mediator, entrepreneur and mother. I have been in the relationship coaching arena for over 10 years, providing personalised and first-class coaching and mentoring to my clients. I offer a bespoke, holistic approach to coaching, as combine my psychological education, which gives me an extensive insight into the make-up of a person, with all the skills and abilities my diverse background brings with it. I also work with children of divorces, as they often get forgotten or left behind - but they need to be heard and I am their speaker, I am hear them!
I am educated in Family & Child mediation practices within the South African context, as well as global situations as per UNICEF, having studied Child Protection through Harvard University, and am thus also proud to call myself a mediator, or ‘neutral’.
First and foremost, I am a child champion but I am also a relationship coach, divorce mediator, entrepreneur and mother. I have been in the relationship coaching arena for over 10 years, providing personalised and first-class coaching and mentoring to my clients. I offer a bespoke, holistic approach to coaching, as combine my psychological education, which gives me an extensive insight into the make-up of a person, with all the skills and abilities my diverse background brings with it. I also work with children of divorces, as they often get forgotten or left behind - but they need to be heard and I am their speaker, I am hear them!
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Meraki Counselling
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092  (Online Only)
This includes marriage counselling, premarital counselling, couples counselling, divorce counselling, LGBTQ counselling and family counselling.
My name is Mariska van der Meulen and we offer quality counselling at affordable rates. I chose the name Meraki as it really speaks to me about the supportive, non judgmental environment in which healing takes place. It is a Greek word meaning "to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put something of yourself in your work". We are 7 therapists at Meraki and our aim is to create a safe, compassionate and understanding space where we can explore solutions and find new empowering ways of dealing with challenges.
This includes marriage counselling, premarital counselling, couples counselling, divorce counselling, LGBTQ counselling and family counselling.
My name is Mariska van der Meulen and we offer quality counselling at affordable rates. I chose the name Meraki as it really speaks to me about the supportive, non judgmental environment in which healing takes place. It is a Greek word meaning "to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put something of yourself in your work". We are 7 therapists at Meraki and our aim is to create a safe, compassionate and understanding space where we can explore solutions and find new empowering ways of dealing with challenges.
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John Campbell Counselling (Online counselling)
General Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2001
Discussing your pending separation or divorce with family or friends is a mistake.
www.jccounselling.co.za I’m not going to help you to identify a broken relationship…you already know what a broken relationship is. I’m going to help you to identify the mixed emotions that you are feeling and teach you skills and methods to deal with them…and with your relationship. What are the deep needs and cravings you want to fulfill? Well this is exactly where I can help you. I’m going to help you to find what you are looking for and to do so without losing respect for yourself or others. Gain admiration rather than resentment from your partner! I am a compassionate marriage and relationship counsellor. "I'm listening."
Discussing your pending separation or divorce with family or friends is a mistake.
www.jccounselling.co.za I’m not going to help you to identify a broken relationship…you already know what a broken relationship is. I’m going to help you to identify the mixed emotions that you are feeling and teach you skills and methods to deal with them…and with your relationship. What are the deep needs and cravings you want to fulfill? Well this is exactly where I can help you. I’m going to help you to find what you are looking for and to do so without losing respect for yourself or others. Gain admiration rather than resentment from your partner! I am a compassionate marriage and relationship counsellor. "I'm listening."
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Psych Central
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2001
Our Psychologists Specialize In: • Individual Therapy • Family Therapy • Group Therapy • Couples Therapy • Child Therapy • Adolescent Therapy • Geriatric Therapy.
Psych Central was established with head psychologist Christel Roets, to create an environment that can cater for various mental health needs, including psychotherapy and psychological assessment. With various therapists, we try to match you with a therapist that you can relate to and build a trusting relationship with. We aim to help individuals understand and explore their inner selves, assist with diagnosis of mental disorders and relieve psychological distress. We wish to help individuals become more adaptive in their lives, form healthy relationships with those around them and to ultimately achieve a sense of self-actualization
Our Psychologists Specialize In: • Individual Therapy • Family Therapy • Group Therapy • Couples Therapy • Child Therapy • Adolescent Therapy • Geriatric Therapy.
Psych Central was established with head psychologist Christel Roets, to create an environment that can cater for various mental health needs, including psychotherapy and psychological assessment. With various therapists, we try to match you with a therapist that you can relate to and build a trusting relationship with. We aim to help individuals understand and explore their inner selves, assist with diagnosis of mental disorders and relieve psychological distress. We wish to help individuals become more adaptive in their lives, form healthy relationships with those around them and to ultimately achieve a sense of self-actualization
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Jessica Harris Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092
I work with the following mental health challenges and difficulties: •Trauma •Substance Abuse •Self-Esteem and Identity •Grief and Loss •Couples and Family Challenges •Anger Management and Emotional Regulation •Adjustment to Life Changes/Transitions •Stress •Burnout •Screening and Assessment •Behaviour Modification •Goal Achievement.
Each Counselling service approach is tailored to the clients’ needs, circumstances, systemic context, and characteristics. These significant factors inform the collaborative nature of interventions and counselling plans developed in the professional working relationship with clients. This is achieved through the use of holistic considerations, as well as integrated frameworks, techniques, modalities, and professional practices. These counselling services are offered to individuals, couples, families, and groups, of adults and adolescents.
I work with the following mental health challenges and difficulties: •Trauma •Substance Abuse •Self-Esteem and Identity •Grief and Loss •Couples and Family Challenges •Anger Management and Emotional Regulation •Adjustment to Life Changes/Transitions •Stress •Burnout •Screening and Assessment •Behaviour Modification •Goal Achievement.
Each Counselling service approach is tailored to the clients’ needs, circumstances, systemic context, and characteristics. These significant factors inform the collaborative nature of interventions and counselling plans developed in the professional working relationship with clients. This is achieved through the use of holistic considerations, as well as integrated frameworks, techniques, modalities, and professional practices. These counselling services are offered to individuals, couples, families, and groups, of adults and adolescents.
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Petro Erasmus
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
At my practice (Child and Family Guidance and Development Centre) in Mafikeng I focus on helping children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families to function optimally. At the Centre we offer Individual- Family and Couples- Adolescent and Children's'- counselling and therapies; Psychological Assessments; Workshops; Remedial and Extra lessons. My main research interests are neuro-developmental disorders (Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD), Maths achievement, Resilience, Emotional intelligence and career guidance.
At my practice (Child and Family Guidance and Development Centre) in Mafikeng I focus on helping children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families to function optimally. At the Centre we offer Individual- Family and Couples- Adolescent and Children's'- counselling and therapies; Psychological Assessments; Workshops; Remedial and Extra lessons. My main research interests are neuro-developmental disorders (Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD), Maths achievement, Resilience, Emotional intelligence and career guidance.
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Vasintha Pather
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
Story, imagery, psychodrama, archetypes, art-making, family constellations - these are some of the doorways through which we might explore your experiences, healing and aspirations.
Developmental trauma and systemic trauma can have a significant impact on our functioning as adults. I specialise in childhood and attachment trauma, as well as systemic trauma relating to race, gender and organisations. I support my clients - mostly leaders and organisational practitioners - to deepen their capacity to integrate and heal from these difficult life experiences, to embody their emotions, and to restore connection with their innate wisdom, creativity and joy. Growth through the therapeutic process offers possibilities for deeper meaning and effectiveness.
Story, imagery, psychodrama, archetypes, art-making, family constellations - these are some of the doorways through which we might explore your experiences, healing and aspirations.
Developmental trauma and systemic trauma can have a significant impact on our functioning as adults. I specialise in childhood and attachment trauma, as well as systemic trauma relating to race, gender and organisations. I support my clients - mostly leaders and organisational practitioners - to deepen their capacity to integrate and heal from these difficult life experiences, to embody their emotions, and to restore connection with their innate wisdom, creativity and joy. Growth through the therapeutic process offers possibilities for deeper meaning and effectiveness.
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Mimi Jordan Counselling
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2001
She offers: Individual Counselling (Children & Adults); Couples Counselling; Co-parenting mediation & plans; Family Counselling; Wellness Talks & Psychosocial Workshops for schools & corporates.
Mimi completed a four-year degree in psychology and 9 month internship counselling at Headway (An association for Traumatic Brain Injury); Witkoppen Health and Welfare Clinic and volunteered on The Phelophepha Train of Hope, under the supervision of psychologists. These experiences opened Mimi up to extensively appreciate the extreme diversity and need to offer polarised and inclusive counselling services to the dynamic cultures and context of South Africa. Mimi is highly trained in psychology to provide an array of psychological & mental health services. She’s adopted the Person-Centered and Solution-Focused Approach.
She offers: Individual Counselling (Children & Adults); Couples Counselling; Co-parenting mediation & plans; Family Counselling; Wellness Talks & Psychosocial Workshops for schools & corporates.
Mimi completed a four-year degree in psychology and 9 month internship counselling at Headway (An association for Traumatic Brain Injury); Witkoppen Health and Welfare Clinic and volunteered on The Phelophepha Train of Hope, under the supervision of psychologists. These experiences opened Mimi up to extensively appreciate the extreme diversity and need to offer polarised and inclusive counselling services to the dynamic cultures and context of South Africa. Mimi is highly trained in psychology to provide an array of psychological & mental health services. She’s adopted the Person-Centered and Solution-Focused Approach.
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PKS Counselling Therapist - Patrizia
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092
I offer individual, family & couple therapy.
Life is sometimes daunting, and it's very difficult to see a way forward. Patterns and behaviors learned from childhood are hard to break, and life seems to be an endless circle of always attracting the same people and resulting in the same circumstances and outcomes. Often these leave us feeling down and helpless, asking ourselves when and how can this be changed? I have found that each individual needs to find a counselor attuned to their own needs. This can be established through information supplied and fine-tune listening. Seeking a level of understanding and guidance, let's travel this journey together.
I offer individual, family & couple therapy.
Life is sometimes daunting, and it's very difficult to see a way forward. Patterns and behaviors learned from childhood are hard to break, and life seems to be an endless circle of always attracting the same people and resulting in the same circumstances and outcomes. Often these leave us feeling down and helpless, asking ourselves when and how can this be changed? I have found that each individual needs to find a counselor attuned to their own needs. This can be established through information supplied and fine-tune listening. Seeking a level of understanding and guidance, let's travel this journey together.
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Heart to Heart Online Counselling-Dr Piet van Zyl
General Counsellor, PhD
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000  (Online Only)
Do it for your family.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Are your relationship in shambles? Alfred Adler said, Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another. That is what you will find at Heart to Heart. I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor with more than 40 years of experience in counselling individuals and families through various hardships and traumas. Why don’t you arrange a 10-15 minute Complimentary Session with me to see how online counselling works and if I am the counsellor you are looking for? Whatsapp, email or call to arrange the session.
Do it for your family.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Are your relationship in shambles? Alfred Adler said, Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another, and feeling with the heart of another. That is what you will find at Heart to Heart. I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor with more than 40 years of experience in counselling individuals and families through various hardships and traumas. Why don’t you arrange a 10-15 minute Complimentary Session with me to see how online counselling works and if I am the counsellor you are looking for? Whatsapp, email or call to arrange the session.
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Simphiwe Anita Nkambule
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2001  (Online Only)
I am an ASCHP registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor who provides clients with advanced and effective programs. Adept in assessing the conditions of clients, keeping record of progress and suggesting powerful solutions. Committed to reinforcing positive feelings, behaviours and developing mental, emotional and behavioural goals in collaboration with the client.
I am an ASCHP registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor who provides clients with advanced and effective programs. Adept in assessing the conditions of clients, keeping record of progress and suggesting powerful solutions. Committed to reinforcing positive feelings, behaviours and developing mental, emotional and behavioural goals in collaboration with the client.
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Dzunisani Innocent Baloyi
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2000
Struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, trauma etc.? Have you been having problems in your relationships? Have you been experiencing troubling emotions and thoughts? Or you are not quite sure what is the problem? Not to worry, I am here to assist you!
Struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, bereavement, trauma etc.? Have you been having problems in your relationships? Have you been experiencing troubling emotions and thoughts? Or you are not quite sure what is the problem? Not to worry, I am here to assist you!
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Bomikazi Lupindo
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2092  (Online Only)
My psychotherapy approach is client orientated, integrative and has a holistic focus. I utilise knowledge, tools and techniques from multiple psychotherapeutic approaches to understand the cause and perpetuating factors contributing to my clients’ difficulties. This allows me to work collaboratively with them, to help them work through and overcome their problems. My focus emphasizes balancing clients’ psychological, emotional, relational and physical well-being to help them learn to manage all aspects of their lives. My aim is not only to help my clients, but to give them the tools and insights they need to notice problems arise.
My psychotherapy approach is client orientated, integrative and has a holistic focus. I utilise knowledge, tools and techniques from multiple psychotherapeutic approaches to understand the cause and perpetuating factors contributing to my clients’ difficulties. This allows me to work collaboratively with them, to help them work through and overcome their problems. My focus emphasizes balancing clients’ psychological, emotional, relational and physical well-being to help them learn to manage all aspects of their lives. My aim is not only to help my clients, but to give them the tools and insights they need to notice problems arise.
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Mosiwa Maselesele
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2001
It is of great importance to me to create a safe environment for my clients to work through their everyday difficulties. Life is tough but so are you. You do not have to walk this journey alone, let's walk it together to ensure that you are functioning at your best and reach your fullest potential. Tribulations and shortcomings should not be given the power to define and dictate how we live our lives but rather let's take our power back and use it to optimise our daily functioning through counselling. One wise person once said: "If it is out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too." Grow through what you go through.
It is of great importance to me to create a safe environment for my clients to work through their everyday difficulties. Life is tough but so are you. You do not have to walk this journey alone, let's walk it together to ensure that you are functioning at your best and reach your fullest potential. Tribulations and shortcomings should not be given the power to define and dictate how we live our lives but rather let's take our power back and use it to optimise our daily functioning through counselling. One wise person once said: "If it is out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too." Grow through what you go through.
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Philasande Consulting
Registered Counsellor, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johannesburg 2001
Lindelani Philasande Magubane is a black male counsellor and certified NLP & Life coach. Mr L.P. Magubane holds a Bachelors of Psychology Degree and B. Com Honours in Industrial Psychology. He completed both his qualifications at the University of Zululand. He has an experience of 5 years in private practice. He has worked with kids and adults. Lindelani Magubane: He follows an integrated framework and combines different therapeutic approaches to suit the unique needs of each person, according to their specific circumstances, needs and personality. Mr Magubane is registered with the Health Profession Council of South Africa
Lindelani Philasande Magubane is a black male counsellor and certified NLP & Life coach. Mr L.P. Magubane holds a Bachelors of Psychology Degree and B. Com Honours in Industrial Psychology. He completed both his qualifications at the University of Zululand. He has an experience of 5 years in private practice. He has worked with kids and adults. Lindelani Magubane: He follows an integrated framework and combines different therapeutic approaches to suit the unique needs of each person, according to their specific circumstances, needs and personality. Mr Magubane is registered with the Health Profession Council of South Africa
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Shoni Beatrice Mhangwani
General Counsellor, BSocSci Hons
Verified Verified
Johannesburg 2001
I am a specialist wellness counsellor who is very much passionate in counselling. I provide counselling services on Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, HIV as well as learning difficulties and career counselling amongst others but not limited. I attend to clients holistically with a view to reset their lives to enhance their productivity and to regain their sense of belonging.
I am a specialist wellness counsellor who is very much passionate in counselling. I provide counselling services on Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, HIV as well as learning difficulties and career counselling amongst others but not limited. I attend to clients holistically with a view to reset their lives to enhance their productivity and to regain their sense of belonging.
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Family Therapy Counsellors

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.