‘Every Family Has a Story sees best-selling psychotherapist Julia Samuel turn from her work with individuals to sessions with a wide variety of families. Diving deep into eight case studies, with her usual storytelling panache and the latest academic research, she analyses a range of common issues including separation, step-relationships, leaving home, trauma and loss. In doing so, she reveals insightfully how deeply we are influenced by our families – including the often underappreciated impact of grandparents and siblings – and offers universally applicable insights into how families can face challenges together. Her 12 touchstones for family wellbeing – from fighting productively to making time for rituals, and from setting boundaries to allowing difference – provide us with the tools to ultimately be better family members ourselves.’