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Family Reconstruction*: A Process of Transformation

*Developed by Virginia Satir

The objective of the three generational Family Reconstruction process developed by Virginia Satir is to revisit and re-connect with one’s family roots, to meet with and to understand our parents (major care-givers) as people...instead of seeing them only in their stereotyped roles as father and mother. It is a powerful psychodynamic process providing the opportunity—in the present—to update the past and to reduce the negative impacts of some experiences and learnings from the past. Letting go of what no longer fits provides the freedom for new choices and revised conclusions, makes room for a healing process toward a deeper recognition and acceptance of Self and others.

Assumptions
The family of origin is our first ‘faculty of learning.’ Each family, over generations, passes on morals, beliefs, rules, attitudes and methods of coping that are absorbed consciously or unconsciously. All of us learn conflicting messages about what we should do in order to meet adult and parent expectations, and we sometimes ‘lose ourselves’ in the process of trying to be loved, accepted, validated, and make ourselves safe. Character is developed in this process of learning to survive and cope with the realities of one’s particular family. What was useful in the past, however, may not be useful today. Our past can illuminate the present rather than contaminating it with old patterns of coping.

You can:

Discover your parents as people…to connect with them as human beings instead of seeing them in their stereotyped roles
Appreciate and connect deeply with your family roots
Update the past and reduce the negative impact of earlier experiences
Unblock distorted or limited perceptions and deal with unmet expectations
Move beyond your survival pain towards actively growing
Put what no longer fits in the present into your ‘museum’
Access your inner resources and become your own responsible choice-maker

Satir Processes incorporate psychodrama, gestalt, guided imagery, accessing the unconscious, sculpting, and working in triads—all within the framework of the family system and the special beliefs underlying Virginia Satir’s approach to BE human. They are applicable both to individuals for personal awareness and growth, and professionals for including in their methods of working with individual clients, groups or teams.

Note: Please bring along your family maps, transformed family rules, family chronology and circle of influence.

Prerequisite for Family Reconstruction/Journey to Self For those who have not had previous experience with the Satir Model, join Cathy McNally for the following introductory course. For further information please contact the Registrar.

Satir Foundations—An Introduction to the Underlying Processes of The Satir Model
Participants in this interactive 3-day course will become familiar with their Family Map, Family Chronology, and Circle of Influence; explore Family Rules and learn how to transform them into Guidelines; learn and practice Satir’s Communication approaches. Along with these practical learning objectives, participants will be introduced to the Beliefs and Vision of Virginia Satir.

Facilitator: Cathy McNally BSc, Dip C, The Haven Institute Core Faculty, Cathy has embraced Satir’s processes since first being introduced to them by Maria in 1990 at The Haven.

In honour of its 25th Anniversary, Psychotherapy Networker magazine—partnering with Columbia University—conducted the largest survey of American Clinicians ever funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, asking the question: “Who were the people over the last 25 years who have most influenced your practice?" Virginia Satir came in at number five among the top ten. The article goes on to describe her as ‘a giant amongst therapists’ and as ‘an evangelist, for a vision of Family Therapy as the means of healing a wounded world.’ The Haven is fortunate to have been closely associated with Virginia Satir; she presented two workshops a year from 1982 to her death in 1988.

Continuing Education Credits:
Approved for Continuing Education Credit hours by the Canadian Counselling Association (www.ccacc.ca) .

Faculty:
Maria Gomori

Dates:

Aug.08-Aug.14, 2009 Sat-Fri; Register Tuition: ($1010.00) $1100.00 For 2009 by Dec 15, 2008 $980.00

Register for 2009 courses by December 15th, 2008 and pay 2008 Tuition fees.

(early) regular fee: the price in brackets is the "Early Bird" rate for those who register and pay in full at least two weeks before the course begins. The price without brackets is the full price. Prices in Canadian dollars. Meals and accommodation not included. Full room and board is available for an extra charge. See Resort Prices for details.

Course Evaluation:
A student/participant who attends a minimum of 90% of the total course sessions shall receive a "Pass" grade. A student/participant who is absent for more than 10% of the session will receive an "Incomplete" grade and credit will not be granted.