​Family sessions are best described as safe conversations with a purpose. The purpose is oriented towards validation, collaboration, and developing mutual understanding, and workable solutions to what’s troubling the family in the present. With a collaborative approach with family members, I take time to understand each person’s perspective, and then working together with families to prioritize and find achievable steps forward. Some conversations focus on family members’ meaning of events and interactions. The work happens together, with both parties playing an active role. My main goal is trying to work diligently to keep a safe environment so everyone can have a positive impact during our sessions.