If your family is struggling to communicate and does not have the strategies to work through negative emotions, the family counselling team at CPCCPC offers a supportive forum to discuss issues honestly and openly.

Some challenges to open communication in families include:

• A fear of honest observations hurting our loved ones
• A fear of being hurt by a loved one’s remarks
• Shutting down in difficult conversations
• Launching personal attacks when arguments escalate
• Using the ‘cold shoulder’ or ‘silent treatment’ to punish others
• Brooding on events or conversations

Most families experience dysfunction at some time or another because of competing personalities and outside stresses such as work and school commitments. Our aim is to help each family work through difficult times and help every member move toward self awareness and emotional resilience.

CPCCPC marriage counselling and family counselling combines group therapies and psychology to help strengthen family bonds. Our office at Southport, Gold Coast is a private, friendly space where individuals can communicate without feeling inadequate or threatened. We understand how hard it can be to take the first step, but the journey is well worth it! Please contact us today if you would like to discuss your situation in confidence.