In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the profound impact that our families have on our well-being. Just like medicine, family has the power to heal, nurture, and support us in times of need. The bonds we share with our loved ones can be a source of strength, comfort, and resilience, helping us navigate life's challenges with grace and courage.
Much like medicine, family or our chosen family, provides us with a sense of belonging and identity. Our family members are the ones who know us best, who have seen us at our best and worst, and who love us unconditionally. They offer us a sense of security and stability, grounding us in times of uncertainty and doubt. Just as medicine can heal our physical ailments, family has the ability to heal our emotional wounds, offering us solace and understanding when we need it most.
Not everyone has a positive family experience or environment. Despite a family's intention, family life can be impacted poorly by intergenerational trauma, stress, mental health issues, poor generational parenting, separation and many other factors that impact the connection.
It is important to make space to try to heal family relationships if possible and if not there are ways to engage in healing with or without your family participating. My hope is that your family and/or your chosen family provides the ability to heal, support, and nourish us in times of need. So let us cherish and celebrate the healing power of family, for in their embrace, we find the greatest medicine of all. If you feel your family would benefit from family therapy please reach out to our experienced family therapists and book a free consultation. As we deeply value families, we are here to support!
Angie Agrawal Holstein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Creating change can feel overwhelming, but through supportive, non-judgmental dialogue, you can begin to better cope with the feelings, thoughts and behaviour patterns associated with your life's challenges.