Family Therapy in Petoskey, MI
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My passion for providing counseling comes through the desire to make all of my clients feel heard and supported throughout their therapeutic journey and life journey. I provide therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families with my specialty areas including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, stress reduction, family and peer relationship challenges, eating disorders and body image issues.
My passion for providing counseling comes through the desire to make all of my clients feel heard and supported throughout their therapeutic journey and life journey. I provide therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, and families with my specialty areas including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, stress reduction, family and peer relationship challenges, eating disorders and body image issues.
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My "ideal" client is a child, pre-teen, teen, young adult, adult, couple, or family. Together we can work on any number of issues from communication to adjusting to new life circumstances; events from your past that are impacting your present; parenting children or teens, or individuating from parents; anxiety, depression and other matters of mood; relationships with family, friends and coworkers; co-dependency and self-advocacy; personal values and belief systems.... I'm here to meet you where you are & to support you as you evolve into your best self.
My "ideal" client is a child, pre-teen, teen, young adult, adult, couple, or family. Together we can work on any number of issues from communication to adjusting to new life circumstances; events from your past that are impacting your present; parenting children or teens, or individuating from parents; anxiety, depression and other matters of mood; relationships with family, friends and coworkers; co-dependency and self-advocacy; personal values and belief systems.... I'm here to meet you where you are & to support you as you evolve into your best self.
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I am licensed both as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist. I also have a Ph.D. in Quantum Advanced Medicine. I do therapy with individuals for depression, anxiety and many other life issues. I work with couples and families through Marriage and Family Therapy which is my specialty area. Furthermore, attending to the grief and loss through a divorce is also an important component of family work. Therapy with adolescents and children, sexual and alcohol addictions are critical components of my practice today. Clients come to me because of my strong emphasis on natural treatment consultations when possible.
I am licensed both as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist. I also have a Ph.D. in Quantum Advanced Medicine. I do therapy with individuals for depression, anxiety and many other life issues. I work with couples and families through Marriage and Family Therapy which is my specialty area. Furthermore, attending to the grief and loss through a divorce is also an important component of family work. Therapy with adolescents and children, sexual and alcohol addictions are critical components of my practice today. Clients come to me because of my strong emphasis on natural treatment consultations when possible.
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My educational focus and varied life experiences have equipped me to walk with clients who are experiencing difficulty with depression & anxiety, religious & spiritual issues, military family members & Veterans, trauma & PTSD, and marriage & family.
Life can feel especially challenging if your journey has taken you on a path outside of the social norms. People who have experienced life in the military, those who deal with depression & anxiety, couples who are struggling in their relationships, and people of faith can often feel secluded. As a counselor I strive to normalize life experiences and assist in navigating the situations that my clients encounter. My goal is to provide a space for hope, strength, and growth.
My educational focus and varied life experiences have equipped me to walk with clients who are experiencing difficulty with depression & anxiety, religious & spiritual issues, military family members & Veterans, trauma & PTSD, and marriage & family.
Life can feel especially challenging if your journey has taken you on a path outside of the social norms. People who have experienced life in the military, those who deal with depression & anxiety, couples who are struggling in their relationships, and people of faith can often feel secluded. As a counselor I strive to normalize life experiences and assist in navigating the situations that my clients encounter. My goal is to provide a space for hope, strength, and growth.
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The path to healing starts here. Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is a very personal and important decision. My name is Daeun (pronounced Ta-un) and I have worked closely with a number of children and adolescents, using play, sand tray, senses and art therapeutically to help work through trauma and family conflicts. I am equally devoted and qualified to work with adults and implement a variety of treatment methods including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
The path to healing starts here. Finding a therapist that is a good fit for you is a very personal and important decision. My name is Daeun (pronounced Ta-un) and I have worked closely with a number of children and adolescents, using play, sand tray, senses and art therapeutically to help work through trauma and family conflicts. I am equally devoted and qualified to work with adults and implement a variety of treatment methods including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
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Adrienne Shiels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petoskey, MI 49770
Waitlist for new clients
My holistic counseling approach draws on evidence-based and trauma-informed practices rooted in neuroscience, focusing on emotional regulation, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, attachment, mindfulness, meditation, somatic awareness, and the Enneagram.
Life can be hard and sometimes you find yourself struggling with something that you just don’t know how to overcome on your own. That’s where counseling comes in. At Still Space Counseling, I start from the belief that you are whole; that you have everything you need within you right now to heal and thrive in this life. You are not your struggle. Underneath the anxiety, depression, pain, loneliness, anger, insecurity, obsession, addiction...there is an authentic Self, and that is who I will see and help to uncover. I believe that as you find safety and trust within yourself, you will have the power to overcome any challenge.
My holistic counseling approach draws on evidence-based and trauma-informed practices rooted in neuroscience, focusing on emotional regulation, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, attachment, mindfulness, meditation, somatic awareness, and the Enneagram.
Life can be hard and sometimes you find yourself struggling with something that you just don’t know how to overcome on your own. That’s where counseling comes in. At Still Space Counseling, I start from the belief that you are whole; that you have everything you need within you right now to heal and thrive in this life. You are not your struggle. Underneath the anxiety, depression, pain, loneliness, anger, insecurity, obsession, addiction...there is an authentic Self, and that is who I will see and help to uncover. I believe that as you find safety and trust within yourself, you will have the power to overcome any challenge.
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I work with individuals who wish to live a full and rewarding life regardless of past experiences or current challenges. My clients have a range of issues which may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, recent or remote trauma, childhood maltreatment, family dysfunction, women's issues, distortions of thought, or grief and loss. I use a variety of carefully chosen modalities to assist clients in reaching their personal goals. Such modalities might include CBT, traditional talk therapy, relaxation, biofeedback, pyschodynamic interpretation, assessment measures, and reading or writing material.
I work with individuals who wish to live a full and rewarding life regardless of past experiences or current challenges. My clients have a range of issues which may include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, recent or remote trauma, childhood maltreatment, family dysfunction, women's issues, distortions of thought, or grief and loss. I use a variety of carefully chosen modalities to assist clients in reaching their personal goals. Such modalities might include CBT, traditional talk therapy, relaxation, biofeedback, pyschodynamic interpretation, assessment measures, and reading or writing material.
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Collective Impact Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC, MITS
Verified Verified
Petoskey, MI 49770
We believe in providing counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and professionals seeking their full licensures. We see clients struggling with common mental health difficulties and other life problems such as: ADHD, Disability Managment, Depression and Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Employment Needs, General Counseling Needs, Grief, Loss and Life Transitions, Relationship Difficulties, Divorce, Stress Management, Suicide Prevention: Identification, Prevention and Treatment, Transition to College and Career Success; Understand Yourself, Explore Various, Career Options, Learn to Set Meaningful Goals, and Choose the Right Education and Training Path to Achieve Them. Trauma, including the Loss of a Loved One, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Family Crisis & PTSD.
We believe in providing counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and professionals seeking their full licensures. We see clients struggling with common mental health difficulties and other life problems such as: ADHD, Disability Managment, Depression and Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Employment Needs, General Counseling Needs, Grief, Loss and Life Transitions, Relationship Difficulties, Divorce, Stress Management, Suicide Prevention: Identification, Prevention and Treatment, Transition to College and Career Success; Understand Yourself, Explore Various, Career Options, Learn to Set Meaningful Goals, and Choose the Right Education and Training Path to Achieve Them. Trauma, including the Loss of a Loved One, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Family Crisis & PTSD.
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Naomi Casement
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CSAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Petoskey, MI 49770
Modalities such as, IFS (internal family systems), EMDR, (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), somatic experiencing, EFT (emotionally focused couples therapy), are samples of tools that are there for us to consider.
At times life brings challenging experiences that feel too large to overcome. The results are exhaustion and feeling lost from emotional upset with no solution in sight. Are you someone who is carrying the struggle of trauma, betrayal, conflicts in your relationship? Do you battle the struggles of out of control sex/porn behaviors, alcohol/drug issues, depression/anxiety? Know that you do not have to silently carry these burdens alone. Humans are resilient and the answers are within. You can prevail. I welcome you to a safe, non-judgmental place to begin your transformation, as you discover what lie's within you.
Modalities such as, IFS (internal family systems), EMDR, (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), somatic experiencing, EFT (emotionally focused couples therapy), are samples of tools that are there for us to consider.
At times life brings challenging experiences that feel too large to overcome. The results are exhaustion and feeling lost from emotional upset with no solution in sight. Are you someone who is carrying the struggle of trauma, betrayal, conflicts in your relationship? Do you battle the struggles of out of control sex/porn behaviors, alcohol/drug issues, depression/anxiety? Know that you do not have to silently carry these burdens alone. Humans are resilient and the answers are within. You can prevail. I welcome you to a safe, non-judgmental place to begin your transformation, as you discover what lie's within you.
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If an individual or family's goal is to put an issue behind them, Walden has Certified Mediators on Staff to assist individuals & families resolve conflict with a mutually planned & binding contract.
Walden Counseling welcomes Individuals, Families, and Young Adults. Our Counselors are dedicated to helping you identify your strengths, target goals, & assist you through the process of getting your life, relationships & your outlook - where you want it to be. Situated in Northwest Michigan, Walden Counseling is respected for its comfortable and confidential setting. Our staff are Professional, Board Licensed, Individual-Family Therapists who help people reach their potential goals, assist individuals in discovering & overcoming existing emotional or behavioral concerns.
If an individual or family's goal is to put an issue behind them, Walden has Certified Mediators on Staff to assist individuals & families resolve conflict with a mutually planned & binding contract.
Walden Counseling welcomes Individuals, Families, and Young Adults. Our Counselors are dedicated to helping you identify your strengths, target goals, & assist you through the process of getting your life, relationships & your outlook - where you want it to be. Situated in Northwest Michigan, Walden Counseling is respected for its comfortable and confidential setting. Our staff are Professional, Board Licensed, Individual-Family Therapists who help people reach their potential goals, assist individuals in discovering & overcoming existing emotional or behavioral concerns.
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Susan Markey Whitener
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Petoskey, MI 49770 (Online Only)
I have 25 years experience working with adults, families, adolescents & children facing challenges such as trauma, sexual identity, PTSD and family/relationship issues.
My goal is to provide a supportive counseling to help people work through life's challenges. All sessions are virtual using a confidential program where we can meet via computer or cell phone. My clients generally prefer the virtual option. No travel required.I use a variety of counseling techniques, tailored to your needs. You will learn about yourself, identify coping strategies, and set goals that will lead to solutions and real life changes. Each session will center around your concerns - my intent is to help you process your own experiences and ultimately, develop your strengths.
I have 25 years experience working with adults, families, adolescents & children facing challenges such as trauma, sexual identity, PTSD and family/relationship issues.
My goal is to provide a supportive counseling to help people work through life's challenges. All sessions are virtual using a confidential program where we can meet via computer or cell phone. My clients generally prefer the virtual option. No travel required.I use a variety of counseling techniques, tailored to your needs. You will learn about yourself, identify coping strategies, and set goals that will lead to solutions and real life changes. Each session will center around your concerns - my intent is to help you process your own experiences and ultimately, develop your strengths.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petoskey, MI 49770
Professional provider with 40 years experience in the management, organization and outreach services to families in small, state-run and large mental health organizations, substance abuse, EMDR therapy, and behavioral issues. Individual treatment planning, individual, family and group therapy, crisis intervention and cultural sensitivity, internship, supervision and program development. Therapists need counseling too and I can help you! Evidence based practices. Most of all, I possess a great deal of understanding and compassion for how to provide the best possible range of service and advocacy to families in our community.
Professional provider with 40 years experience in the management, organization and outreach services to families in small, state-run and large mental health organizations, substance abuse, EMDR therapy, and behavioral issues. Individual treatment planning, individual, family and group therapy, crisis intervention and cultural sensitivity, internship, supervision and program development. Therapists need counseling too and I can help you! Evidence based practices. Most of all, I possess a great deal of understanding and compassion for how to provide the best possible range of service and advocacy to families in our community.
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Elizabeth Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, Elizabeth Simpson, LMFT
Verified Verified
Petoskey, MI 49770
Waitlist for new clients
I also provide licensing supervision to marriage and family therapists in Michigan.
I help people address mental health issues through a combination of highly individualized therapy and lifestyle interventions. I have extensive experience treating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and trauma. I help people better understand how their attitudes and behaviors are influenced by their life experience and current environment, so change is possible. My approach is highly collaborative and flexible, and I work with my clients to maximize the benefits of therapy by helping them develop supports and opportunities for growth outside scheduled sessions.
I also provide licensing supervision to marriage and family therapists in Michigan.
I help people address mental health issues through a combination of highly individualized therapy and lifestyle interventions. I have extensive experience treating depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and trauma. I help people better understand how their attitudes and behaviors are influenced by their life experience and current environment, so change is possible. My approach is highly collaborative and flexible, and I work with my clients to maximize the benefits of therapy by helping them develop supports and opportunities for growth outside scheduled sessions.
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Gabrielle Elise Gallagher
Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CCTSS
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Petoskey, MI 49770 (Online Only)
Whether you are seeking out treatment for yourself, a family member, friend, or significant other, I understand the importance of trying to find someone who will be a good fit! Please contact me for more information.
I currently have immediate telehealth availability! Therapy can be intimidating and challenging so I make it my top priority to provide a safe and trusting environment where you can just be yourself. I focus on providing a caring, safe, and nonjudgmental environment to support you as you begin to address and cope with the challenges in your life. For LLPCs: I am taking on LLPCs for supervision.
Whether you are seeking out treatment for yourself, a family member, friend, or significant other, I understand the importance of trying to find someone who will be a good fit! Please contact me for more information.
I currently have immediate telehealth availability! Therapy can be intimidating and challenging so I make it my top priority to provide a safe and trusting environment where you can just be yourself. I focus on providing a caring, safe, and nonjudgmental environment to support you as you begin to address and cope with the challenges in your life. For LLPCs: I am taking on LLPCs for supervision.
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Laura Jeffries
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, IMH-E
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petoskey, MI 49770
I work with adults, parents/caregivers, and children from birth to 12 years old. I work towards providing support to those who have concerns regarding anxiety, depression, navigating life changes and times of transition, perinatal and postnatal issues, relationship challenges, grief and loss, attachment concerns, and processing difficult life experiences. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also endorsed by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health as an Infant Family Specialist (Level II). Previously, I have worked as an Infant Mental Health Therapist and have worked with elementary age children in a school setting.
I work with adults, parents/caregivers, and children from birth to 12 years old. I work towards providing support to those who have concerns regarding anxiety, depression, navigating life changes and times of transition, perinatal and postnatal issues, relationship challenges, grief and loss, attachment concerns, and processing difficult life experiences. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also endorsed by the Michigan Association of Infant Mental Health as an Infant Family Specialist (Level II). Previously, I have worked as an Infant Mental Health Therapist and have worked with elementary age children in a school setting.
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Tamyra N Cooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified Verified
Petoskey, MI 49770
Waitlist for new clients
A.C.E.S. stands for Attitude, Compassion, Education and Supports. These are the core attributes and values I use to help my clients and their families find answers, serenity, and balance. I have been helping families, frustrated parents and students who are struggling for well over a decade. My practice includes individual & family therapy, communication skills, education, modification of "behaviors" and helping families understand more of the “why” behind how we act and a deeper understanding of what we feel and how to make appropriate changes
A.C.E.S. stands for Attitude, Compassion, Education and Supports. These are the core attributes and values I use to help my clients and their families find answers, serenity, and balance. I have been helping families, frustrated parents and students who are struggling for well over a decade. My practice includes individual & family therapy, communication skills, education, modification of "behaviors" and helping families understand more of the “why” behind how we act and a deeper understanding of what we feel and how to make appropriate changes
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Bainbridge Center for Growth & Development
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLC
Verified Verified
Petoskey, MI 49770
You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as; anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?
You have been sitting with your thoughts and seem to recycle your memories. You are excellent at suppressing your hurt and stay busy with work and life as a distraction. You no longer connect with others the way you used to and keep friends and family at a distance. The Pandemic may have increased your anxiety and depression and you are uncertain where to begin. Your worry and fear come out as; anger, sadness and controlling behaviors, due to questioning your worth and self esteem. Will I ever feel truly happy? Will I feel truly loved? Will I find my life path and the career that makes my soul soar? Will I learn to forgive?
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Anne Marie Hancock
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP, LLMFT, CAADC
Verified Verified
Petoskey, MI 49770 (Online Only)
My experience includes providing person centered and supportive individual psychotherapy, psycho-education, and psychosocial skills development to adults, of diverse backgrounds using a variety of approaches including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Life is about transition and transformation, from the time we enter the world, and with every transition comes increased exposure to greater life stressors. These stressors may result in sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, PTSD, impaired relationships, anger or addiction. Through therapy, we will explore the origin of those symptoms, identify positive coping techniques, establish healthy boundaries and implement change, allowing for personal growth and improved self-efficacy. Hope and healing begins today, with just one phone call.
My experience includes providing person centered and supportive individual psychotherapy, psycho-education, and psychosocial skills development to adults, of diverse backgrounds using a variety of approaches including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Life is about transition and transformation, from the time we enter the world, and with every transition comes increased exposure to greater life stressors. These stressors may result in sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, PTSD, impaired relationships, anger or addiction. Through therapy, we will explore the origin of those symptoms, identify positive coping techniques, establish healthy boundaries and implement change, allowing for personal growth and improved self-efficacy. Hope and healing begins today, with just one phone call.
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Jessica R. Stefanski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Petoskey, MI 49770
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. I am so happy you are here. As humans we are extremely resilient and adaptive to our surroundings. At times, this can be a gift and it can also lead us on a path that is no longer serving us. Therapy has the potential to change the quality of our lives, as well as for those around us, for generations to come. I specialize in guiding people back to themselves, while setting the conditions for healing to take place. Given the right conditions our bodies and minds can heal. You already carry everything you need from within. My approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and client empowerment.
Welcome. I am so happy you are here. As humans we are extremely resilient and adaptive to our surroundings. At times, this can be a gift and it can also lead us on a path that is no longer serving us. Therapy has the potential to change the quality of our lives, as well as for those around us, for generations to come. I specialize in guiding people back to themselves, while setting the conditions for healing to take place. Given the right conditions our bodies and minds can heal. You already carry everything you need from within. My approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and client empowerment.
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I love helping teens and their parents thrive! Serving hurting children, teens and adults working through depression, anxiety, anger, grief, self-esteem and more. We all need a guide sometimes, someone who walks alongside you, listening without judgment, helping you find answers. I don't pretend to know you better than you know you. I aim to ask the right questions, to listen, encourage, and teach practical steps for your success, to find answers within yourself. I can help you to establish systems to focus on your solutions. Our relationship focuses on changing both unhealthy thought processes, and behaviors.
I love helping teens and their parents thrive! Serving hurting children, teens and adults working through depression, anxiety, anger, grief, self-esteem and more. We all need a guide sometimes, someone who walks alongside you, listening without judgment, helping you find answers. I don't pretend to know you better than you know you. I aim to ask the right questions, to listen, encourage, and teach practical steps for your success, to find answers within yourself. I can help you to establish systems to focus on your solutions. Our relationship focuses on changing both unhealthy thought processes, and behaviors.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.