Phone: (561) 799-6789 | Email: kathy@drshafer.org | 351 S. US Hwy One, Suite 100, Jupiter, Florida 33477
Phone: (561) 799-6789 | Email: kathy@drshafer.org | 351 S. US Hwy One, Suite 100, Jupiter, Florida 33477
Everyone needs non-violent caring communication that is age appropriate, including eye contact and appropriate touching (hugs, kisses, feet rubbing, holding hands, etc.).
So before you beat yourself up for whatever is happening in your family dynamic, congratulate yourself on taking the first step to getting your family back on track.
Keeping the family intact is not always easy in this day and age. Social media, technology in general, discontent, divorce, work, peer pressure, lack of self-worth – they all contribute to stress within your family unity. Addiction, depression, anxiety or stress within one or more of your family members can also cause strife.
Dr. Kathy Shafer offers family counseling services – together or during individual sessions – but it does require the participation of all members in order to institute new patterns to end problematic behaviors.Court-mandated therapy is also available. Sessions may include:
Examination of crises and behavioral health habits
Identify coping skills or family “rules” used in the past
Determine if there is a development event (divorce, moves, conflicts between siblings, employment, etc.)
Explore communication styles, daily habits and family rituals to identify how problems are created and managed
The goal is to create a set of new rules and tools that help the family communicate and manage conflict in a way that is non-violent, loving, respectful and mindful of others.
If you are struggling with your family dynamic, please call Dr. Shafer to make an appointment for a consultation.
Dr. Shafer treats families in a safe, non-threatening, comfortable environment (sometimes everybody sits on a yoga cushion in the yoga room), and her therapy dog is almost always on hand if needed.
