Family interventions may be necessary for a variety of reasons. A loved one may have a drug or alcohol problem. Mental health issues may arise, causing a person to act out due to depression, anxiety, or personality disorder. A child may be showing signs of problems with drugs or alcohol-based on truancy, discipline problems, or declining grades. When these situations occur, family intervention can be an effective way to identify the problem and lay a foundation about how to resolve it.

Family interventions may be necessary even during the best of times. However, financial distress, a pandemic, or an emotional crisis can amplify these problems. The COVID-19 situation has been associated with a rise in divorce rates, domestic violence, and mental health issues. For these reasons, it is now more important than ever to consider implementing the process of mediation to address these issues.

When a family works together toward a mutual goal, they are often able to put aside their differences and achieve mutually satisfactory goals. They may be able to improve their communication and understanding of a situation with the assistance of an experienced family mediator who has seen these issues before and can make recommendations about how to resolve them.

During the process of mediation, the mediator will help the parties focus on the real problems and their underlying causes. By systematically addressing these issues, the mediator can help the parties communicate more effectively and align their interests. He or she can help the family set up a customized plan to address their concerns and lay a foundation for the future.