Neutralising Hidden Family Rules - Workshop Guide
This workshop guide is designed for therapists to facilitate group sessions on the unspoken family rules that govern the behaviour of those raised in households affected by addiction. It provides session plans, interactive exercises, and group activities to help participants uncover the rules they grew up with—such as "don't feel," "don't talk," or "don’t trust—and explore how these rules have shaped their lives.
This workshop guide is designed for therapists to facilitate group sessions on the unspoken family rules that govern the behaviour of those raised in households affected by addiction. It provides session plans, interactive exercises, and group activities to help participants uncover the rules they grew up with—such as "don't feel," "don't talk," or "don’t trust—and explore how these rules have shaped their lives.
This workshop guide is designed for therapists to facilitate group sessions on the unspoken family rules that govern the behaviour of those raised in households affected by addiction. It provides session plans, interactive exercises, and group activities to help participants uncover the rules they grew up with—such as "don't feel," "don't talk," or "don’t trust—and explore how these rules have shaped their lives.
Part of a six-part series, this guide creates a safe environment for group members to reflect on and share how these inherited family dynamics impact their relationships, self-worth, and emotional health. Through structured discussion and reflective activities, therapists can help participants identify, challenge, and begin to release these old patterns, fostering greater freedom and authenticity in their healing journey.