Family Therapy

What is Family of Origin Therapy?

Family of origin work in therapy refers to the process of exploring and understanding the dynamics, patterns, and experiences within a person’s family of origin (i.e., the family in which they grew up) as they relate to the individual’s current emotional and psychological well-being. For better context, It is important to distinguish between the family in which someone grows up and the biological family since there are people who grew up with their grandparents, foster parents, siblings, etc.

Maybe you are someone who lived with their adoptive family, or maybe you are someone whose biological family and family of origin are the same. We are a product of our surroundings. Our behavior, personality, coping, and defense mechanisms are shaped by the people around us.

If you are seeking therapy, especially involving the family of origin, I welcome you to Mountainview Counseling Of North Ogden. My name is Candice “Candi” Child-Illum. I’m a trauma-certified therapist specializing in the family of origin work. Allow me to help you navigate through your family’s history, understand its impact on you, and develop proactive coping mechanisms to deal with trauma, depression, and mental health problems appropriately. But before we proceed, why don’t we chat over a brief phone call? Contact me today.

Family of Origin Therapy Counseling in North Ogden.

Whether we like it or not, we are impacted by our family of origin. Our family of origin greatly influences how we interact with others, how we relate to others, and how we see the world. How your guardian addressed your needs and wants in childhood can shape your attachment style as an adult as well as your mental and physical health. As children, we are completely dependent on our families. How our family treats us can leave a lasting impact on our futures.

We all are dealing with something different, carrying our unique traumas and burdens into the future. We should all work on understanding our trauma and mental health and working towards processing it for a clear and healthy future. At Mountainview Counseling Of North Ogden, I love helping clients through tailored family-of-origin therapy counseling, providing safe opportunities to evaluate their behaviors and make changes together. It’s time we forgive, forget, and move on for ourselves and for those who we love. Schedule an appointment today at Mountainview Counseling of North Ogden. Let’s start your journey!