For Family Counseling Westmont, dealing with families can be intimidating at times but can also be worth achieving if you know how to deal with them. We have highlighted some changes that one may face while dealing with families. Open-ended questions This usually occurs with beginner therapists as they are eager and Keen to help others. If the therapist starts dominating in the interaction through talking, suggesting, advising, questioning, commenting, and interpreting in the beginning, the family can fall silent. It is advisable to offer open-minded questions initially to understand a family better. Lacking in Leadership Quality The therapist should have control over the sessions. Sometimes, the family members may have authority and take control. Especially when the family fails to function as a unit, the therapist should take control and set some conditions for professional judgment and maximize the chances of success. Developing True Trust A common problem of the...