How To Deal With Problems That Happen Over And Over Again
Written by Craig Rogers, Posted on , in Section Teens & Tweens
If you've been trying to change some of the negative habits your family might have developed, then you probably already realize how difficult this can be. Behavioral patterns can become incredibly deep set and this is especially true of family situations involving group dynamics. This can range from you family continually engaging in the same fights to constantly lying to each other. Regardless, addressing these unhealthy behaviors can take a great deal of time, effort, and patience.
Advice For Families Seeking Long-Term Change
1 - Get everybody on board - When you set out to make large changes to your families behavior patterns, it is important that everyone be committed to the process. Often, when there is a family member who is resistant to the changes you are trying to bring about, the entire family will struggle. In addition, this situation can lead to lasting damage to family relationships. This makes it essential that you get every family member committed to the process of improvement from the very beginning.
2 - Have frank discussions about why changes are necessary - Make sure that everyone in the family understand why they need to make changes. Don't hesitate to cite specific examples of how past behaviors have hurt the entire family and why this is unacceptable. If everyone understand why change is necessary, they will be much more likely to commit to the process of change. In addition, clear communication between family member keeps relationships strong and allows you to offer each other support.
3 - Get professional assistance - Sometimes, professional assistance can be useful in these situations. Just having an outsider who is able to offer guidance and support from a neutral position can be incredibly valuable. In addition, these professionals can facilitate communication between family member that might not have taken place otherwise. Just getting everyone on the same page is incredibly important.
The Right Assistance For Struggling Families
