Family Dynamics: Child-Parent Relationship / Divorce, Remarriage, Blended Families

Each family system and its dynamics are unique, although there are some common patterns. All families have some helpful and some unhelpful dynamics. Even where there is little or no present contact with family, a young person will have been influenced by dynamics in earlier years. Family dynamics often have a strong influence on the way young people see themselves, others, and the world.  An understanding of the impact of family dynamics on a young person's life will be explored, along with helpful skills and resource brought to the family in order to cultivate a healthy change at home.