Help Clients Navigate Family Dependence Trauma with Structured Recovery Workbooks
Discover a revolutionary approach to healing trauma that works with your client’s natural rhythm.
You can start where they are
Equip your clients with structured support between sessions. These specialized workbooks are designed to meet clients affected by family dependence exactly where they are, allowing them to progress at their own pace while accessing powerful healing practices whenever needed. Give your clients the tools to continue their healing journey beyond your office, reinforcing your therapeutic work and accelerating breakthroughs.
Extend your impact between sessions
Customise healing at the client's pace
Reinforce self-care daily
I've Walked Your Path: I Understand What you Need
Navigating client resistance: I understand the frustration of meeting clients who are resistant to opening up or engaging with the therapeutic process due to deep-seated fear or mistrust stemming from their traumatic experiences.
Balancing empathy with boundaries: I know the challenge of maintaining professional boundaries while offering the empathy and support these clients desperately need, especially when their trauma triggers strong emotional responses.
Addressing complex family dynamics: I've faced the difficulty of unpacking intricate family dynamics where substance dependency has created cycles of dysfunction, guilt, and blame that hinder progress in therapy.
Feeling stuck in progress: I’ve experienced the discouragement of feeling stuck when clients struggle to move forward, despite your best efforts to meet them where they are and tailor interventions to their needs.
Transforming Lives: A Trauma Survivor's Insights for Therapists
I understand the devastation of generational alcohol dependency because I’ve lived it. As the third generation in my family affected by alcohol, I know what it means to witness the ripple effects of addiction and trauma across generations—the feelings of being shattered, obliterated, and lost.
When I was younger, I turned my back on my family to survive. But as I grew older, I realised that true healing required confronting those wounds head-on. I sought extensive family trauma support and worked tirelessly to rebuild relationships—both within and outside my family.
Now, as I look at my kids and grandkids, I’m grateful for the hard work it took to break those cycles.
Here’s what I want you to know: I understand the frustration and complexity of working with clients affected by family trauma. These clients often carry deep wounds that can manifest as resistance, confusion, or self-sabotage. I’ve been on both sides of that experience—as someone who lived it and as a professional helping others navigate it.
To heal myself, I immersed myself in the world of trauma recovery—reading extensively (Tian Dayton’s books became my lifeline), attending countless workshops, and spending hours in therapy. That journey not only transformed me personally but also shaped my professional practice.
Today, as an experienced Psychodramatist who has led numerous healing workshops, and completed a certificate in creative therapies, I bring a unique perspective to the therapeutic process. I’ve developed tools and workbooks designed specifically to help therapists like you work more effectively with clients impacted by generational trauma. These resources explore the behaviours your clients exhibit, the choices they make, and the underlying drivers that shape their lives—insights that can be truly transformative for both you and your clients.
I’ve walked this path, and I’m here to share everything I’ve learned so you can better support your clients without having to navigate it alone. Let’s work together to create meaningful change for those who need it most.
Unlock Insights, Drive Progress, and Foster Resilience with Transformative Workbooks
Deeper Client Insights: Uncover the Roots of Trauma
Gain tools to help clients explore the underlying drivers of their behaviours and choices, fostering breakthroughs in understanding.
Help clients identify patterns shaped by generational trauma, enabling them to recognize and challenge harmful cycles.
Empower clients to articulate their emotions and experiences, even those they’ve struggled to express in traditional therapy settings.
Enhanced Therapeutic Progress: Move Clients Forward
Equip clients with practical exercises that help them process trauma at their own pace, reducing resistance and increasing engagement.
Facilitate moments of clarity where clients begin to see themselves beyond their trauma, opening doors to self-compassion and growth.
Strengthen your ability to meet clients where they are, creating a safe space for healing even in the most challenging cases.
Sustainable Healing: Build Long-Term Resilience
Guide clients toward healthier relationships by addressing family dynamics and trauma-related behaviours.
Help clients develop coping strategies that support them in navigating triggers and setbacks over time.
Foster a sense of empowerment in your clients, enabling them to reclaim their lives and break generational cycles for good.
How it works
Choose from our range of workbooks—buy individually or as a comprehensive set
Use the workbooks as a tool to guide your client's therapeutic journey
Work with greater clarity, improved client engagement and increased professional confidence
Endorsed by CAYAD
We’re excited to have the support of CAYAD Community Action on Youth and Drugs, an organization focused on helping young people avoid alcohol harm. Their endorsement reflects our shared commitment to promoting healthier, stronger communities.
Feedback from group members
Feedback from book readers
Johnny Samsung
Amazon reader
Short, Concise, and Relevant
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020
I had the pleasure of reading these workbooks over a nice, quiet day in my quest for real, practical advice. Ms. Vicki-ann Thornton is passionate and cares a lot about the topic of family addiction. There's a lot of honest advice that gives the reader insight into the various challenges that come up ACOA recovery. Like me, you can complete the workbooks in a short amount of time, but gain the necessary information to make the necessary changes in your life. Can't wait to read more.
Graduate
Amazon Reader
Good book
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023
Read one of them a while ago and finally got a chance to give it a quick review on Amazon. More workbooks like this should be written.
FAQs
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The workbooks are designed to complement a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, narrative therapy, and psychodrama.
You can adapt the workbook activities to suit your client’s pace and comfort level, ensuring a client-led approach.
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The workbooks include approachable, non-threatening exercises that encourage self-reflection without overwhelming clients.
They focus on fostering curiosity and insight, helping clients feel empowered rather than pressured.
You’ll receive guidance on how to introduce the workbooks in a way that aligns with your client’s readiness and therapeutic goals.
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The exercises are specifically tailored to address generational trauma, helping clients uncover patterns and break cycles effectively.
By exploring their family history and relational dynamics, clients gain clarity and a deeper understanding of their struggles.
Therapists who have used similar tools report significant breakthroughs in client progress and engagement.
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The workbooks are flexible—you can use individual exercises as standalone activities or incorporate them into ongoing sessions.
Many exercises are designed to be completed within 30-40 minutes, making them easy to fit into your schedule.
You can assign certain sections as homework, allowing clients to continue their therapeutic journey between sessions.