Family estrangement is painful, and lately, therapy has come under fire for encouraging clients to go no contact with their families. But is that really what's happening? Before we assume therapy is tearing families apart, it's worth asking a different question: What was happening in the relationship before therapy ever began? Let's look beyond the headlines and explore what good therapy actually does.

Support a loved one through emotional triggers by understanding their needs, respecting boundaries, and staying mindful of your own actions.