Family Therapy
Robles Ranch uses family therapy in our residential treatment program to give loved ones the skills to help their family member while they navigate their treatment program. We believe that the more people someone has in their corner, the more effectively they can develop their coping skills and enjoy improved mental health.
Call us today at (866)920-1207 to learn more about our mental health therapies.
People who experience mental health disorders often find it difficult to communicate with their family about what they feel and think. If family members back away out of confusion or not knowing what to do, it takes away some of the most valuable support the individual needs
Family therapy allows family members to come together and work as a team to help elevate the loved one’s ability to improve their mental health.
A therapist leads each session and provides a safe and moderated environment for each person to speak openly. Everyone can express their concerns, fears, and emotions without fear of judgment. This new way of communicating allows people to heal old wounds and prevent new discord from developing. Everyone can move forward knowing how to talk to and support the person in treatment.
We offer several types of family therapy to help give each individual and their family the best ways to help improve their family unit and how they relate to each other. The types of family therapy we offer include:
Family Systems Therapy: This type of therapy helps people come together as a family unit to help the person with the mental illness minimize their symptoms and heal. Everyone learns about their family dynamic and individual actions, and how to improve them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT teaches people to examine their feelings and thoughts and understand how they influence their reactions. Any necessary changes can be adapted.
Psychoeducation: Psychoeducation therapy includes the therapists educating people about their specific diagnosis, their symptoms, and how to treat them.
Narrative Therapy: Narrative therapy teaches people to view themselves as separate from their mental illness. This distance allows them to see their disorder from a new perspective and understand what purpose it serves.
When family therapy begins, the therapist will explain how it works and what is expected of each person. Sometimes the family will engage in a roundabout discussion in which everyone will converse as a group. Other times, the therapist may focus on communicating with one family member at a time.
Each family member can talk about how their loved one’s mental illness impacts them. The therapist will help people to communicate their emotions and ask any questions they have about the specifics of the mental health disorder their family member experiences. This can include the symptoms of the disorder and how to react to them. From there, any co-dependent relationships can be identified and work done to discontinue them.
The therapist may go around the room and ask each person how they feel impacted by their loved one’s mental illness.
Discussions may take place, such as when to step up and offer support and when to back off and give the family member some space.
Even if a person feels embarrassed, they should feel free to ask any questions they have and allow the therapist to help settle any disagreements that have spiraled due to the mental illness or from other causes. This strengthens everyone so they can communicate efficiently and learn not to backslide into unhealthy, old habits.
Robles Ranch doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment served up to a large community at one time.
Our luxury residential treatment setting includes only six beds, so we can devote time to working with each person we treat. We get to know the person who comes to us for help and provide them with a specially designed menu of therapies that will help them meet their treatment goals. Our team of therapists uses their experience to provide a compassionate place to heal.
Some helpful resources for people in search of mental health resources for family include:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The country’s largest grassroots mental health organization.
988 Lifeline: Counselors provide support for those struggling with poor mental health and those who love them.
CalHOPE: Digital mental health support for youth, young adults, and families.
Our care team is composed of individuals who are licensed and experienced in treating people with mental health disorders. Each one is passionate about their work and knows how to deliver structured and effective treatment that helps people rise above their poor mental health.
Medical Director
Certified Physician Assistant
Certified Physician Assistant
If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health disorder, our treatment center can help you. Contact Robles Ranch today to get started.
Do you struggle with a mental health disorder or care about someone who does? Robles Ranch opened its doors to provide structured and multi-disciplinary treatment for people who live with mental illnesses. We provide an intimate, luxury setting in a six-bed facility that feels more like a retreat than a hospital setting. Robles Ranch includes family therapy to allow loved ones to gather together and develop coping skills to support each other and their family member.
Contact us today to get more information about how we transform lives. We can also provide a free insurance verification so you know all of your options.
