Family is important, and a healthy family is no accident! Those striving to cultivate a family environment that is safe, nurturing, loving, and emotionally intelligent face a formidable set of challenges. And as if the routine challenges were not enough, every family faces crisis at one time or another. What's a family to do? How can this peculiar group of people navigate the daily rigors and extraordinary stressors in a way that brings them closer together rather than alienates?

Rhys and Josh sat down with Dan Bates (Counselor Dan) for a conversation about families, particularly families in crisis. We discussed resources, strategies, and concepts. We also heard about Dan's book, "Family Crisis Guidebook: Practical Steps To Work Through Difficult Situations."

Listen along for some great ideas about healthy families. And let's keep the conversation going!

This episode features the following professionals:

Rhys Pasimio - www.newpatterncounseling.com

Joshua Moore - www.altbehtherapy.com

Dan Bates - www.counselordan.com

The Master’s in Counseling program at Multnomah University, Alternative Behavioral Therapy and New Pattern Counseling present this podcast as a resource for aspiring and current professionals, as well as members of the greater community. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of Multnomah University or its faculty, of Alternative Behavioral Therapy or New Pattern Counseling.