Medication can be very beneficial for many clients but it should be used only when necessary. Under California law, you have the right to refuse medication unless at a hearing held in the hospital you are judged to lack capacity to give informed consent. Family Therapy or Counseling Family therapy is a way for couples, or the entire family, to talk about the shared problems and stress that each family may be experiencing. It can be beneficial for the family to develop new methods of communicating, problem solving and supporting each other. Group members meet to share similar issues and often find help through peer support that a professional or outsider cannot provide.
Groups meet on a variety of topics.
Contact your local Mental Health Association for referral to local groups. There are many other types of treatment that may be effective for solving particular problems. Many therapies require special training, certification, or licensure. Be sure to ask mental health professionals which approach they are using. It is important to choose a therapist and a treatment mode in which you have confidence.