Therapist Ottawa informational guide
Family Therapy in Ottawa
Learn about a format that considers relationships and interaction patterns within a family system. This is educational information, not a recommendation or a promise of results.
What it is
Family Therapy is a format that considers relationships and interaction patterns within a family system. A label alone does not tell you exactly how an individual practitioner works.
General principles
Practitioners may describe this work through making room for multiple perspectives, roles and practical relationships. Their training, scope and style can differ.
What a session may involve
A session may include a conversation with participating family members; the practitioner should explain who attends and how boundaries are handled. You can ask for a clear explanation before trying any exercise or process.
Who may provide it
Different regulated and non-regulated professionals may describe training in an approach. Ask about relevant education, ongoing training, scope and registration, then verify regulated titles with the appropriate Ontario college.
A useful question
Who do you invite into sessions, and how do you set expectations for participation?