We learn a lot from our families and loved ones — some of it helpful, some of it not so much. Many of use grow up in families with unwritten rules and roles that are passed down from generation to generation, often shaping the way we relate to others without even realizing it. These learned patterns can affect how we manage emotions, navigate conflict, and set boundaries. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your relationships, struggled to resolve conflicts, or found it difficult to establish and maintain healthy boundaries, the Family & Relationship Issues Group offers a safe and supportive space to explore these challenges.
Overview of the Group
This group is designed for individuals who feel trapped in unhealthy relationship patterns and want to better understand how their upbringing influences their current connections.
Family & Relationship Issues is a process group, a type of therapy group where people come together—under the guidance of a trained therapist—to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships in a safe, supportive setting. In this process group, members are encouraged to share their personal experiences, emotions, and relationship challenges in a supportive, real-time setting. Rather than teaching or lecturing, the therapist guides the conversation, helping members focus on the “here-and-now”—what’s unfolding in the moment, both internally and between group members. This allows for meaningful connection, mutual support, and honest feedback, creating space for insight, growth, and lasting change.
If you’d like to learn more about process groups—what to expect, how they work, and how to make the most of your experience—here are a couple of helpful resources:
A typical group session includes a check-in about how each member is doing, identifying topics for discussion, sharing/processing, validating, and problem solving. Meaningful topics addressed in this group include:
- Exploring family patterns and how they shape current relationships
- Differentiating between realistic and unrealistic relationship expectations
- Recognizing unhealthy communication patterns
- Unspoken family rules and their impact
- Balancing independence and connection
Facilitator Spotlight: Stephanie
Stephanie White, LPCC, is a compassionate mental health professional with experience in individual, group, and family therapy. Stephanie specializes in using an eclectic approach that includes CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, and Exposure Therapy. She values building honest, collaborative, and non-judgmental relationships with clients to foster growth and healing.
I am passionate about leading the Family and Relationship Issues Group because I believe understanding our past is the key to building healthier relationships. By exploring family patterns and learning new ways to communicate and set boundaries, we can break free from unhealthy cycles and create more fulfilling connections.
Key Takeaways
By joining Family and Relationship Issues Group, members will gain:
- Deeper Self-Awareness – Understand how family dynamics shape your current relationships
- Healthier Communication Skills – Learn to express your needs clearly and navigate conflict effectively
- Stronger Boundaries – Develop the confidence to set and maintain healthy boundaries with family and loved ones
- Breaking Unhealthy Patterns – Identify and change negative relationship cycles
- Support and Connection – Feel validated and understood by others with similar experiences
- Empowerment and Growth – Gain practical tools to build more fulfilling, balanced relationships
You don’t have to repeat unhealthy patterns. Take the first step toward healthier relationships today. Leave us a message or call us at to schedule an appointment or learn more.