Man is surrounded by flowers, but there are times in life when their appearance is obscured. Compassion and communication skills are the foundation of family therapy. We emphasize listening skills that nurture the seeds of compassion. Through this process, family members begin to feel encouraged and understood. Rigid roles become modified and more flexible. Knowledge and action combine to move the family forward on the path of healing. Static, limiting and destructive views transform into new emerging perspectives which serve to promote growth in the family system and in each individual member.