Conflicts at the farm: ingenious change thanks to external help!

Conflicts at the farm: ingenious change thanks to external help!

The Lumpererhof in Fritzens is an exemplary example of how intra -family conflicts can arise in agricultural companies. Since Clemens Lutz took over the farm ten years ago, the roles have been assigned to his family: parents, siblings and brother -in -law suddenly had to see themselves as employees. This led to tensions and a feeling of constant accessibility. As family therapist Angelika Wagner explains from the “quality of life farm”, such long -grown conflicts require time and external support to be solved. Years ago, this initiative was launched in order to make the various challenges that occur in agricultural families, such as partnership problems and workload, in the best possible way to create a sustainable basis for the family business.

external help as the key to success

The conflicts at the Lumpererhof could be solved with the help of Angelika Wagner, who acted as a mediator. She emphasizes that the presence of an external person often leads to a different discussion culture, as Clemens Lutz confirms. The family finally found out who plays which role at the courtyard best and can now work together harmoniously. For many families in Germany, professional support in the form of family counseling is a valuable resource. These consultations not only offer help in crisis situations, but also promote better communication within the family. Topics such as educational issues or dealing with behavioral problems in children can be addressed and solved before they grow up to major problems, as is described in detail on the website of family uprising.de.

In Germany there is an extensive infrastructure for family counseling that encourages parents to use help if they are faced with challenges. From over 14,700 advice centers to online aid offers-the options are diverse. This support is not only confidential and free of charge, but also helps to strengthen the emotional ties within the family. Norbert Müller from the initiative emphasizes that recognition of one's own needs is the first step to successfully address the challenges.