Family therapy is needed when family members have conflicting opinions, needs and goals and members lack the skills to negotiate and compromise.

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Also, if there is a power differential between family members, one or more could overstep the boundaries of other members and impose demands for conformity, styles of thought for living that other members disagree with. The other members may then to gain power/control or react in unhealthy/unproductive ways that exacerbates the problem/s.

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In family therapy I will see the family together and in different subgroups and attempt to improve understanding of individual needs and wants and balance those with the needs of the family as a whole.

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This may involve learning new interpersonal and communication skills and clarifying individual/ family values.