When a family comes to therapy reporting that they are unable to enter into emotional connections, you observe them for three sessions. When speaking to one another, they seem to fear reaction or retribution. One place to begin work might be:

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If the family is so afraid of one another that they are unable to experience or express deeper emotions, it is important to examine what might be keeping them from talking with one another. All of the other options would achieve some type of equilibrium, but may not be possible without understanding why communication is at a standstill. Boundaries play a large role in how communication is interpreted or not.

When a Family Comes to Therapy Reporting That They Are