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About Vision Born
Join Route to Respite's 8-week group therapy, Vision Born- Uncovering Family Patterns for Healing, designed to foster understanding and healing of generational trauma. Using genograms—a powerful tool for mapping family history and relational patterns—this group therapy experience provides insights into how past experiences influence the present and guides you in building a vision for a healthier future. Each week, participants will explore essential themes through interactive discussions, guided reflections, and take-home assignments to support ongoing growth and transformation.
What You Should Know
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Create a Vision for Change: Gain a fresh perspective on your family's story and begin your healing journey.
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Build a Legacy: Leave behind positive, transformative legacies for future generations.
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Strengthen Your Family System: Identify patterns, values, and roles to foster a healthier family dynamic.
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Deepen Your Identity: Embrace your values, beliefs, and strengths to cultivate a confident sense of self, empowering you to navigate relationships and life with clarity and purpose.
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Group therapy is a formal group session that offers benefits beyond informal self-help and support groups. Group therapy sessions are led by a counselor with specialized training, who teaches group members proven strategies for managing specific problems.
Unlike traditional therapy sessions, which are often more individualized, group therapy includes more than one individual and takes a more educational approach. Groups will participate in interactive discussions and activities. Participants gain practical strategies and concepts that they can apply in their own lives, often alongside reflection exercises and group support to enhance their personal development.
Attending every session is essential to gain all the insight necessary. For participants to gain the most benefit and maintain group cohesion we ask that you commit and plan to attend all 8 sessions.
Each session builds on the previous one, creating a structured path for understanding and growth.
Missing a session could disrupt the learning process. Consistent attendance fosters trust among group members. This creates a safe and supportive environment for open sharing. The 8 sessions are designed to be comprehensive. Missing sessions means missing critical discussions and activities that contribute to overall insight.
The total cost for all 8 sessions is $200.
We understand that commitment to healing can be both emotional and financial. To make this journey more accessible, we offer a few options:
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Flexible Payment: Payment plans are available to fit your budget. You may pay in installments or full amount.
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We accept checks: Please bring checks to your sessions and register using this form.
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We accept cash: Please bring cash to your sessions and register using this form.
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We accept cards: Fill out the form below. Please keep in mind that there will be a 3% surcharge for credit cards. Register here.
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Please note that there are two different registration forms for cash and check vs credit/PayPal. Both forms are on this page.
Let this be an investment not only in yourself but in the generations that follow.-
Ready to Grow & Heal? Secure Your Spot!
This group is intentionally small for a close, supportive environment. Only 6 seats are available, so reserve your spot today!
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Virtual Session Breakdown
Week 1 – Session 1: Introduction to Genograms and Generational Trauma
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Objective: Learn the basics of genogram and generational trauma (cycles or destructive behaviors).
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Activity: Explain the purpose and structure of genograms (symbols, relationships, key events) and discuss the impact of family systems and intergenerational cycles. Begin mapping immediate family members.
Week 2 – Session 2: Identifying Family Roles and Relationships
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Objectives: Examine family roles, dynamics, and unspoken rules that influence your story.
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Activity: Add family roles (caretaker, scapegoat, peacekeeper); discuss how these roles may contribute to or shield from trauma.
Week 3 – Session 3: Recognizing Generational Patterns
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Objectives: Explore generational patterns and repetitive cycles (substance abuse, violence, neglect). Spot recurring themes and patterns handed down through generations.
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Activity: Mark patterns such as addiction, divorce, or abuse. Facilitate discussion around identifying “sin” or negative cycles and how they manifest. Discuss the concept of legacy burdens and generational responsibility.
Week 4 – Session 4: Mapping Trauma Events and Responses
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Objectives: Highlight trauma events and their ripple effects across generations.
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Activity: Add major trauma events (war, loss, migration, abuse). Discuss trauma and emotional, psychological, and behavioral impacts. Highlight different responses by different family roles (coping).
Week 5 – Session 5: Exploring Coping Mechanisms and Family Adaptations
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Objectives: Explore coping strategies used within families and how they are passed down.
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Activity: Identify coping mechanisms (avoidance, hyper independence etc). Discuss healthy v. unhealthy adaptations and how they affect family members.
Week 6 – Session 6: Family Values, Beliefs and Legacy
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Objectives: Examine family values and belief systems and how they’ve shaped your perspective and identity.
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Activity: Identify and note core family values/belief systems. Discuss how values and beliefs can be empowering and restrictive. Discuss how they can contribute to or challenge generational patterns.
Week 7 – Session 7: Finding Breakthrough Points and Paths to Healing
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Objectives: Identify areas for breaking generational cycles. Reflect on past challenges and identify opportunities for healing.
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Activity: Highlight the opportunity for healing/intervention on genograms. Brainstorm actions or mindsets that interrupt harmful cycles. Set small actionable goals for personal growth.
Week 8 – Session 8: Building a Personal and Generational Vision for Change
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Objectives: Develop a vision for future generations. Establish a plan for a brighter legacy.
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Activity: Reflect on insights gained. Have participants write a letter to future generations or themselves. Share the positive impact they hope to create