Family intervention focuses on the entire family system

Just as children and adolescents transition through developmental and life stages, so too do families. These transitions through differing stages often prove difficult due to the changing roles required.

Jigsaw Psychologists use a Family therapy treatment approach that enables family members to explore and understand roles within the family, identify and resolve conflicts and strengthen the overall functioning of the family. Using a strengths-based approach, family therapy seeks to strengthen relationships and promote healthy communication patterns to resolve conflict.

Family Therapy is not recognised as an eligible treatment intervention under a GP Mental Health Care Plan and therefore there are no eligible Medicare rebates however private health insurance may cover some costs involved.

Common Family concerns:

• Sibling rivalry
• Family conflict or stress
• Family trauma
• Grief or loss
• Adjusting to divorce or separation
• Family member with chronic illness
• Family violence