Relationship & Family Resources

Relationship and family issues refer to conflicts, difficulties, or challenges in interactions between family members, partners, or close relationships that affect communication, trust, emotional connection, or overall family functioning.

Key points:

They can include frequent arguments, misunderstandings, lack of support, or unresolved conflicts.
May involve parenting challenges, marital or partner problems, sibling rivalry, or intergenerational conflicts.
These issues can affect mental health, emotional well-being, and daily life if persistent.

Some may experience psychological symptoms such as:

Anxiety or constant worry about family or partner interactions
Irritability, anger, or mood swings
Feelings of sadness, loneliness, or depression
Low self-esteem or feelings of inadequacy
Emotional withdrawal or detachment
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

Some may experience physical symptoms such as:

Sleep disturbances
Fatigue or low energy
Headaches or muscle tension
Stomach or digestive problems (nausea, upset stomach)
Changes in appetite or weight
Increased heart rate or palpitations during conflicts

When should you seek help with relationship and family issues?

If you are experiencing extreme symptoms (either physical, psychological or both), communication breakdown, safety concerns or symptoms are getting in the way of normal daily functioning, it may be time to seek help with your relationship and family issues.

Below, you’ll find a variety of resources that may help support you with your relationship and family issues. Please take a moment to explore them.