Edward Garren, Lmft

The purpose of therapy is to remove blocks to truth; to help you abandon any patterns of belief that no longer serve you in a productive way; to implement self-forgiveness. Therapy can alleviate suffering and open the door to peace of mind. It can assist in separating illusion from reality and even reality from truth. Finally, it can help you to learn to make your decisions from internal prompts because you have created an internal locus of control." From "A Course in Miracles""Family" Therapy is a form of mental health counseling that focuses on relationships and relationship patterns, usually acquired in early life, and how those patterns affect our current inability to deal with life challenges."Family" Therapy is very appropriate for individuals, couples and families, including "blended" families (two adults with children from prior partners)."Family" Therapy specifically looks at culture and how it affects the integration of emotions and intellect within individuals, communities and society."Family" Therapy is also helpful with organizations that are experiencing difficulties, rapid growth, rapid loss, or other transitions that are challenging to the organization.