Effectiveness of Family Counselling in Reducing Domestic Stress and Improving Family Cohesion: A Comparative Study of Structural, Systemic and Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy Models
Keywords:
Family Counselling, Domestic Stress, Family Cohesion, Structural Family Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Communication Patterns, Emotional RegulationAbstract
Rapid social transformation, economic pressures, and evolving family structures have significantly influenced the functioning of modern families. These changes have increased the occurrence of domestic stress, interpersonal conflicts, and communication breakdown within households. Persistent stress within family relationships often results in emotional distress, weakened relational bonds, and reduced family cohesion. Family counselling has emerged as an effective intervention aimed at improving communication patterns, resolving conflicts, and strengthening emotional connections among family members.
This research investigates the effectiveness of three major therapeutic models—Structural Family Therapy, Systemic Family Therapy, and Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy—in reducing domestic stress and improving family cohesion. The study adopts a comparative analytical approach to evaluate the influence of counselling interventions on family functioning, emotional bonding, and conflict resolution mechanisms. Data were analyzed using conceptual and comparative research methods based on established indicators such as emotional regulation, communication improvement, problem-solving ability, psychological relief, and mutual support.
The results demonstrate that structured counselling interventions significantly reduce domestic stress and strengthen family cohesion by enhancing communication skills, improving emotional regulation, and fostering collaborative problem-solving among family members. Among the therapy models studied, systemic and cognitive-behavioral approaches demonstrate strong effectiveness in improving communication patterns and emotional stability within families.
The findings highlight the importance of integrating therapeutic approaches in family counselling practice and provide practical insights for counsellors, psychologists, and social workers seeking to improve relational outcomes in families experiencing conflict and stress.
