Family problems

Family problems come in all shapes and sizes; some are short-lived and easily managed, while others are more chronic and difficult to handle. Stress points include events such as illness and injury, changing jobs, changing schools, moving and financial difficulties.

Each family develops its own ways of coping with these stresses, some of which work better than others. Unsuccessful coping can be recognized by a number of characteristics, including the following:

Poor Communication, Inability to Resolve Conflicts and Disagreements, Poor Problem-Solving, Insufficient Emotional Support, Intolerance of Differences, Overdependency on Others and/or Chronic Crises.

Excerpted from "Caring for Your School-Age Child: Ages 5-12" Bantam 1999

If you think your family suffers from one or more of these symptoms you may want to ask for some family counseling from NCS. We have experienced professionals to help you with family issues.