Not every family has a good relationship with each other. Some families do not get along due to divorce, separation, or other family issues that may cause alienation. While it is possible to solve these issues as a family, it would be best to seek professional help. Family therapy is one way of reestablishing broken relationships and promoting healthy communication. Reunification therapy is an effective form of family therapy that focuses on creating and nurturing trust between a child and their parents. It primarily focuses on the child's issues that alienated them from their parent. Many therapists offer these services in long-term, short-term, and intensive programs depending on the situation. Therapy can help mend broken relationships and create a basis for trust among family members. Here are ways therapy can help restore broken relationships between parents and their children: 

It Helps with the Family's Alienation

A child can alienate themselves from one parent in several ways. This behavior is typical when the child allies with one parent due to a false belief that the other parent is wrong or harmful. It is common for children, especially young ones, to pick a side after their parent's divorce. Reunification therapy can help this child see their parent in a different light. The therapy sessions can give the child an honest view of the other parent's character. They will slowly learn to trust this parent, thus leading to a healthy relationship. This therapy focuses on the child, and the progress can be slow at first, but it will eventually help.    

It Helps with Co-Parenting

In many cases, reunification therapy starts after a contentious divorce. High-conflict divorces affect children's emotional states. The relationship between one parent and the kids may break, making co-parenting difficult. This is because children usually take sides with the less strict parent. A judge may order this form of therapy to repair broken bonds between the parent and the child. While progress may not be immediate, it allows the parents to come together for their children's sake. The therapist can help them work on their anger and pain, which is common after separation. 

It Resolves Existing Conflicts

Parents' separation and the ensuing legal battles often lead to disagreements in the family. As a result, it causes conflicts and misunderstandings in the home. Reunification therapy can help solve these disagreements by allowing the family to come together and solve their issues. These experts create an open environment where everyone's views are respected and appreciated. The family can work out their problems, thus initiating the healing process. Ultimately, the affected parties will heal their old wounds, creating an opportunity for forgiveness and healing.