Family Therapy for Children and Adolescents in Lahore
Family therapy addressing relational and communication patterns affecting a child or adolescent's mental health and behaviour.
A child's mental health and behaviour exist within the context of the whole family, and family therapy addresses relational and communication patterns that may be contributing to, or affected by, a child's difficulties.
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Zafar incorporates family therapy into treatment where family dynamics are relevant to a child or adolescent's presenting concerns.
When Family Therapy Is Recommended
- Significant family conflict affecting a child's wellbeing
- Difficulty adjusting to a major family change (divorce, relocation, new sibling)
- As part of comprehensive treatment for eating disorders, conduct difficulties, or self-harm
- When family communication patterns are contributing to a child's distress
What Family Therapy Involves
Sessions typically involve relevant family members working together with the therapist to improve communication, address specific conflicts constructively, and strengthen supportive relationships within the family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the whole family need to attend every session?
This depends on the specific goals of therapy; some sessions may involve the whole family, while others may focus on specific relationships or family subgroups.
Is family therapy only for families in crisis?
No, family therapy can be valuable for a range of concerns, from acute crises to ongoing communication difficulties affecting a child's wellbeing.
Expert Care
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Zafar incorporates family therapy where helpful, supporting the whole family through a child's treatment and recovery.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and does not replace an individual psychiatric assessment.
Treatment approach
- → Family-focused assessment
- → Improving communication patterns
- → Addressing conflict constructively
- → Strengthening family relationships
- → Supporting the whole family through a child's treatment
Frequently asked questions
Does the whole family need to attend every session?
This depends on the specific goals of therapy; some sessions may involve the whole family, while others may focus on specific relationships or family subgroups.
Is family therapy only for families in crisis?
No, family therapy can be valuable for a range of concerns, from acute crises to ongoing communication difficulties affecting a child's wellbeing.