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Family Reconstruction: A process of Transformation developed by Virginia Satir
Presented by Maria Gomori

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Time:   August 4, Monday, 2 pm - 5 pm

 

Presentation Description: 

Family reconstruction is a powerful, multi-generational psychodynamic process. It provides an opportunity in the present to update the past and reduce negative impacts of old experiences. Satir used an experiential approach that externalized internal and interpersonal processes and coping patterns through role-playing, sculpting, metaphor and drama. Following a short introduction to Family Reconstruction, Maria will demonstrate the process with an audience volunteer and role players. There will be room for questions and discussion at the end.

 

Objectives:

  • To discover your parents as people and to connect with them as human beings

  • To clarify your own identity, autonomy & boundaries.

Method of Conducting the Session:

Satir's creative interventions focused on experiential approach. She accomplished this through externalizing the internal and interpersonal processes and coping patterns through role playing, sculpting, metaphor and drama.

Following a short introduction on Family Reconstruction Maria will demonstrate the process inviting a volunteer and role players from the audience. Based on the belief that we are all connected and that human processes are universal, I hope that all participants will learn from he demonstration. In processing the experience there will be room for questions and discussion.

 

Audience to Whom Session will Appeal:

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Clinicians, therapists, counselors, researchers
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Organizational consultants and coaches with non-profit and for profit business
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Community/social workers, i.e. working in communities and societies
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Personal coaches and individuals interested in personal and professional growth

 

Continuing Education Contact Hours: 2.75

 

Presenter:

Maria Gomori, Ph.D., is Approved Supervisor with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, and retired Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba. She worked intensively with Virginia Satir for over 20 years. She co-authored with Satir The Satir Approach to Communication and Satir Model: Family Therapy and Beyond. Maria has a unique, creative way of integrating Satir with many other teachers and her own life experience.

 

 

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