Adult Sibling

Family Therapy

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What is Sibling Therapy?

  • Individualized Therapy: Tailored to your unique family dynamics.

  • Understanding the Past: How early influences shape current relationships.

  • Goal-Oriented Sessions: Focused on achieving tangible improvements.

  • Welcoming Environment: Inclusive and supportive for all families.

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Why would we dig up the past?

In adulthood, the echo of our family's unspoken rules—keeping secrets and presenting a united front—often dictates the rhythm of sibling relationships. This veil of silence, a legacy of navigating complex family dynamics, not only shapes our interactions but also feeds a reluctance to seek therapy and confront these shared, yet individually experienced, traumas. Adult Family Therapy invites siblings to step beyond these inherited narratives. It's a journey of uncovering, understanding, and ultimately rewriting the chapters of their collective story. In this space, siblings can bravely face their past, share both burdens and joys, and heal together. By addressing the fears and hesitations rooted in family secrecy, they can transform their connections, moving from avoidance and tension to empathy and authentic connection

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  • Session Length: Each session typically lasts for 90 minutes.

    Flexibility: Therapy schedule can be tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of the siblings.

    Individualized Pace: Some sessions will be everyone some will be individual or pairs.

    Short-Term:

    • Goal-specific focus

    • A pre-determined number of sessions, ideal for addressing specific issues or objectives

  • Siblings with a History of Family Conflict: Those who experienced frequent disagreements or unresolved issues in their family of origin.

    Families with Complex Trauma: Siblings who grew up in environments of instability, inconsistency, or volatility.

    Adults Seeking Improved Communication: Those looking to enhance understanding and communication with their siblings.

    Siblings with Estranged Relationships: Individuals who have grown apart or experienced prolonged periods of minimal contact.

    Families Navigating Major Life Transitions: Such as the illness or loss of a parent, which can bring unresolved issues to the forefront.

    Those Exploring Family Dynamics and Patterns: Siblings interested in understanding how their family roles and dynamics have shaped their adult lives.

    Adults Desiring a Stronger Sibling Bond: Those who wish to deepen their relationships and build a more supportive, connected family network.

  • Not at all, some siblings only meet a few times, or in collaboration with individual therapy.

    Some meet several times over a long period of time.

    It all depends on what fits your goals, lives and needs.