Families are complex and comprised of multiple interactive relationships. In the nuclear family, there is the marital relationship, the parent-child relationship, as well as the sibling-sibling relationship. Marital conflict, child conflict, and parent-child conflict can erode the family’s ability to function in a healthy way. Overtime, when there is too much conflict within the family, there is a breakdown in family relationships and a breakdown in the overall family functioning. Family members often feel unheard, angry, helpless, and betrayed.
Dr. Alvarez has experience helping women identify the problematic patterns and create a healthier path forward that can be very fulfilling, but significantly less stress and angst. In essence, women become the best version of themselves that they can be!
It is very common for both men and women to struggle with a separation or eventual divorce. Nobody gets married with the intention of getting divorced, so there is often a grief and loss period related to the failed relationship. Grief and loss can include not only sadness, but anger, betrayal, and resentment.
