Family of Origin Coaching Group

(Second Year Group)

Having completed year 1 of Family of Origin research, this continuation group is designed for those who wish to progress and extend their efforts in understanding their own Family of Origin emotional system and begin to take some steps toward defining a more solid and authentic self in relation to family members. This work is based on a conscious and deliberate effort which includes a number of interlinked tasks: becoming a better observer of self and others in the system, understanding one’s own position within the primary triangles and controlling one’s own emotional reactivity and developing the ability to take thoughtful action and an “I position” amidst the intensity of emotional issues.

Participation in this group will facilitate the assessment of primary triangle configurations and ideas for ‘detriangling’ experiments, the tracking of emotional trigger mechanisms and regulating emotional reactivity, planning the mode, frequency and duration of contact with family members and developing person to person relationships with individual family members. Additionally this group will assist with ideas for speaking authentically for one’s self while remaining connected to the needs of others, maintaining relational contact following the predictable change back responses of others and provide a forum for the discussion of questions.

Making the most out of your coaching group:

To maximise learning from this programme, participants are strongly encouraged to attend one or other of the following workshops at a 20% reduction of fees: ‘Going Home Again’ or’ Being Present and Accounted For’

Prerequisite:

To participate in year 2, you must have completed year 1 of an FSI family of origin coaching group.

Group size and times:

A small group of 4 participants will meet on the third Thursday of each month from 3.30–5.30 pm. PLEASE NOTE: A COMMITTMENT TO ATTENDING ALL 8 SESSIONS IS VITAL AS THIS IS A CLOSED GROUP.

Group Format:

During the first session each participant will be asked to present their genogram, provide a summary of their research efforts so far and outline their goals. Additionally, there will be opportunity to discuss the ethics and expectations of working together, clarify any issues regarding confidentiality and allocate individual presentation times. Reading material to guide participants will be provided at our first meeting and additional resources will also be discussed. At subsequent meetings each participant will have the opportunity to present their efforts, successes and setbacks, consider next steps and receive feedback and ideas from the trainer and fellow participants.

Cost:

Please refer to our schedule of fees.

We also offer Individual Coaching.