I've had family therapy twice from the 'childs' side. The first time I was about 12, it was very difficult to talk in front of my Dad because he is not one to accept that we have problems as a family. The therapist saw me individually for a while after that.
The second time was at the cassel. My dad used to say things like 'i will give you something to cry about' when i was little and crying, so it was very difficult for us to talk openly. I feel it was helpful though for him to at least get some sort of knowledge of what i am going through - a part from the few sessions we have had i have only once gone to him when i was struggling and really upset, the rest of the time he just silently observed, if that makes sense.
I have seen people really benifit from family therapy, it was part of the treatment at the cassle. if i was still living in the family home i would want to go back to it to try and help my sister and with the family dynamics, i think from being in therapy myself i have realised how important it is not to repress things and i would try and get my dad and sister to talk about their feelings.
i really hope you and your family find it benifical - its a safe place to talk about those difficult touchy subjects.
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