How will I know if I need counseling ? : If you are suffering from the following problems, then you will surely benefit from counseling :
How many sessions are required if I decide to go for counseling ? : It entirely depends on the seriousness of the problems. However, the number of sessions can vary from a single session to more than 20 sessions, and in certain cases, longer than that.
Does counseling help ? : Yes. it helps in a great way ! The success of counseling depends on cooperation and regularity in attending counseling sessions
Who should come for pre-marriage counseling ? It is for those couples :
1) who want to know if they are compatible
2) who want to sort out differences before they get married
3) who are keen to know and learn how to make a marriage work
4) who are eager to find out if their marriage will work out
Is pre-marriage counseling effective ? : Yes, it is very helpful provided the advices are followed properly and the suggestions are taken with an open mind and are put to use correctly. If pre-marriage counseling is undertaken at least 3 months prior to marriage, more than 70% of marriages are saved from break-up or divorce.
What kind of problems can occur in a marriage? : Problems which commonly occur in marriages are :
Is Marital Therapy useful ? Yes, it is very helpful provided the couple is genuinely motivated to work on their relationship and make it work.
What kind of problems are treated here ? Problems which are treated here are :
Is the therapy effective ? Yes, it is very useful, provided the child / teenager is cooperative and the family takes active participation in the therapy.
How long does this therapy continue ? It all depends on the gravity and complexity of the case; however it requires a number counseling sessions
Problems which are commonly seen in families :
Family Therapy is meant for families who are having complex problems and interpersonal friction or where a particular family member is having psychological difficulties because of problems inside the family.
Is family therapy effective ? Yes, it is very useful provided all the family members take part in the therapy without any mental block.