We live in a society that frequently devalues the importance of the family and is filled with distractions and busyness that make the development of a healthy family dynamic challenging at best. The cultural obsession with social media, smartphones, streaming music, and movies, etc. has fundamentally changed how we interact with each other and tends to steal the precious little time that families are able to spend together.

It should come as no surprise that family dynamics and relationships are complex and can have lasting effects (both good and bad) on all of the family members. While many families may appear normal on the outside, this may be masking underlying problems that require repentance, change, and forgiveness.

It is easy for dysfunctional family relationships to get out of control, causing family members to slide into sinful behaviors such as neglect or passive-aggressive responses. These fault lines in the family can bubble to the surface when stressors are introduced, such as a divorce or the death of a loved one.

How we treat the members of our family is a good indicator of how we will treat other people in our lives. To develop a solid family dynamic in today’s world, families must invest time into learning good communication skills. Families that make a habit of spending quality time together tend to be closer.

Christian family counseling at Simi Valley Christian Counseling provides space for family members to engage in self-examination, gain perspective, develop compassion, and learn solid communication skills.

Family counseling is designed to address a variety of problems related to family life and to help navigate issues as diverse as divorce, unemployment, or sibling rivalry. Your professional Christian family counselor in Simi Valley can help you and your family members identify and overcome these issues. He or she will offer practical wisdom and an objective view that will help you develop a deeper and more loving family life.

If your family is struggling, family counseling at Simi Valley Christian Counseling can help. To learn more or schedule an initial risk-free session, contact us by phone at (949) 386-7182 or visit our online counselor directory.