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Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy
Does our story begin before we take our first breath?
Exploring the lives of four generations in one family, Generations Deep reveals the unhealthy patterns of behavior that can repeat from one generation to the next, uncovering how we can find ourselves trapped in a cycle of dysfunction if we don't take the time and effort to repair the damage of the past. Gina Birkemeier–a licensed professional counselor, author and speaker--shares her personal story, along with self-help components throughout the book, which allow you to navigate through your own journey toward healing.
Gina examines how unaddressed trauma, emotional wounds and false beliefs are passed down and how we can break those cycles that harm us and those we love. As she shares her raw and sometimes heartbreaking story—as well as the stories of her ancestors—we see how our beliefs and behaviors are influenced by the emotional health of our caregivers. Gina tells a story of bondage to freedom and of shame to self-compassion.
Faith and therapy played important roles in Gina's personal healing, and with nearly two decades of experience in counseling and ministry, she uses her personal and professional knowledge to implore us to do our own work to heal. Gina encourages us to consider mental, physical, emotional and spiritual help in doing so.
Offering questions and theories to consider, including a questionnaire created with the help of sixty therapists, Generations Deep will guide you toward your own growth where it’s possible to slay shame and find freedom—for yourself and for generations to come.
If you are looking for a guide on your journey from familial chaos to peace, clarity, and forgiveness, you need this book. Generations Deep is immensely practical, but it will also have you in tears, in shock, and ultimately inspired to live your very best life. Read this book at your own risk though, because it will forever change how you see yourself and your family.
Exploring the lives of four generations in one family, Generations Deep reveals the unhealthy patterns of behavior that can repeat from one generation to the next, uncovering how we can find ourselves trapped in a cycle of dysfunction if we don't take the time and effort to repair the damage of the past. Gina Birkemeier–a licensed professional counselor, author and speaker--shares her personal story, along with self-help components throughout the book, which allow you to navigate through your own journey toward healing.
Gina examines how unaddressed trauma, emotional wounds and false beliefs are passed down and how we can break those cycles that harm us and those we love. As she shares her raw and sometimes heartbreaking story—as well as the stories of her ancestors—we see how our beliefs and behaviors are influenced by the emotional health of our caregivers. Gina tells a story of bondage to freedom and of shame to self-compassion.
Faith and therapy played important roles in Gina's personal healing, and with nearly two decades of experience in counseling and ministry, she uses her personal and professional knowledge to implore us to do our own work to heal. Gina encourages us to consider mental, physical, emotional and spiritual help in doing so.
Offering questions and theories to consider, including a questionnaire created with the help of sixty therapists, Generations Deep will guide you toward your own growth where it’s possible to slay shame and find freedom—for yourself and for generations to come.
If you are looking for a guide on your journey from familial chaos to peace, clarity, and forgiveness, you need this book. Generations Deep is immensely practical, but it will also have you in tears, in shock, and ultimately inspired to live your very best life. Read this book at your own risk though, because it will forever change how you see yourself and your family.
362 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2021
About the author
Gina Birkemeier
3 books7 followersGina Birkemeier is a licensed professional counselor with a master’s degree in psychology and theology from Covenant Theological Seminary and advanced training in trauma and techniques to help people heal. She’s also an author, and her recent book, Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy (Publication Date: March 25, 2021), ranked No. 1 on Amazon’s New Releases in Christian Personal Growth and also ranked No. 35 on Amazon’s best sellers list. Gina speaks and teaches on topics related to shame, generational trauma and behavioral epigenetics, and she works as a therapist at CrossRoads Counseling in St. Louis, Missouri.
Gina believes that the most beneficial coaching, counseling and overall approach to life is rooted in an understanding that our spiritual, physical, mental and emotional health are all inextricably connected. Her teaching and writing are underpinned with a combination of faith (a healthy relationship with God) and science (psychology, biology and epigenetics).
As a survivor of a false narrative herself -- and the trauma and dysfunction that helped create it -- Gina’s goal is to shine a bright light on the idea that the story we tell ourselves the most is the one that becomes most true. Her passion to help others heal from past hurts, slay shame, break unhealthy cycles and find freedom led her to write her latest book, Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy.
Her previous books include: The Faithful Brain Ignited and Unconventional Self-Care: Healthfully Selfish Activities to Become More Effective in Your Daily Life and Relationships. You can find out more about Gina at GenerationsDeep.com and ItsMyOutLoudVoice.com.
Gina believes that the most beneficial coaching, counseling and overall approach to life is rooted in an understanding that our spiritual, physical, mental and emotional health are all inextricably connected. Her teaching and writing are underpinned with a combination of faith (a healthy relationship with God) and science (psychology, biology and epigenetics).
As a survivor of a false narrative herself -- and the trauma and dysfunction that helped create it -- Gina’s goal is to shine a bright light on the idea that the story we tell ourselves the most is the one that becomes most true. Her passion to help others heal from past hurts, slay shame, break unhealthy cycles and find freedom led her to write her latest book, Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy.
Her previous books include: The Faithful Brain Ignited and Unconventional Self-Care: Healthfully Selfish Activities to Become More Effective in Your Daily Life and Relationships. You can find out more about Gina at GenerationsDeep.com and ItsMyOutLoudVoice.com.
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