Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy
It ran in her family, until it ran into her. She was the cycle breaker.
What does it mean to be a cycle breaker? In Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy, author and licensed professional counselor Gina Birkemeier shares the story of dysfunction and trauma that echoed through four generations of her family to help illustrate this profound truth: what isn’t repaired gets repeated. Often in ways we never could have imagined.
Generations Deep takes an unparalleled approach to personal and familial transformation, inviting you to challenge what you think about family, trauma, faith and therapy. Gina shares her story in a way that makes you feel like you are “in the room” together. And once you’re in the room, she weaves the sciences of psychology and transgenerational epigenetics with faith in God, questionnaires created by trauma informed therapists, and one-of-a-kind journaling prompts to help you in your journey toward ending patterns of dysfunction.
If you are interested in the power of familial legacy and what it means to be a cycle breaker, this is the book for you. It will leave you feeling hopeful and empowered to write a legacy of freedom for the generations to come.
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What others are saying:
“Birkemeier employs a fast-paced and engagingly straightforward style as she tells stories from her childhood and young adulthood, and this creates a low-stress atmosphere that’s welcoming to readers dealing with difficult family memories…. The end result is an intriguing study of the legacy of emotional baggage, ultimately cast in a tone of optimism: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know until you know it,’ she writes. ‘Then, when you know, you must do something with it.’” - Kirkus Reviews
"Like Gina, I work on generational trauma with my clients and like Gina, I have had a good share of my own. I was blown away by the wisdom, courage and spiritual depth this book provided. There are so few Christian books that skillfully bridge the psychological and spiritual dimensions of our humanity, and Gina has done just that. She shows both the novice and the experienced seeker of mental and spiritual health a clear pathway to it, navigating through it with such compassion and truth. Generational trauma is something that is not often addressed in therapeutical circles (And it should be!) and not often preached from the pulpit (And it should be!) Thank you, Gina, for bravely sticking your neck out with something so healing and powerful. Such a beautiful collaboration between you and the Holy Spirit!" -- Britta Eskey, Cofounder and codirector of COR
"Grab a warm cup of yum, a pen and some paper and settle in because you’re not going to be able to put this book down! Gina invites you into her own miraculous story in a way that makes you feel you’ve known her your whole life. Yet this journey you’re about to embark on isn’t just about her. It’s about you. It’s about you finding the truth about who you are while inviting you into a powerful journey of healing. This isn’t just another feel good book. It’s filled with Gina’s expertise and her vast knowledge into the world generational studies. Be ready to be changed in beautiful ways."— Polly Hamp: Author of Cherished: Shattered Innocence Restored Hope, NLP Practioner, Trauma Recover Coach, International Speaker, Creator of Healing On Purpose (HOP Box), Co-founder: Think Differently Academy, Co-Owner: Think Differently Counseling
It ran in her family, until it ran into her. She was the cycle breaker.
What does it mean to be a cycle breaker? In Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy, author and licensed professional counselor Gina Birkemeier shares the story of dysfunction and trauma that echoed through four generations of her family to help illustrate this profound truth: what isn’t repaired gets repeated. Often in ways we never could have imagined.
Generations Deep takes an unparalleled approach to personal and familial transformation, inviting you to challenge what you think about family, trauma, faith and therapy. Gina shares her story in a way that makes you feel like you are “in the room” together. And once you’re in the room, she weaves the sciences of psychology and transgenerational epigenetics with faith in God, questionnaires created by trauma informed therapists, and one-of-a-kind journaling prompts to help you in your journey toward ending patterns of dysfunction.
If you are interested in the power of familial legacy and what it means to be a cycle breaker, this is the book for you. It will leave you feeling hopeful and empowered to write a legacy of freedom for the generations to come.
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What others are saying:
“Birkemeier employs a fast-paced and engagingly straightforward style as she tells stories from her childhood and young adulthood, and this creates a low-stress atmosphere that’s welcoming to readers dealing with difficult family memories…. The end result is an intriguing study of the legacy of emotional baggage, ultimately cast in a tone of optimism: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know until you know it,’ she writes. ‘Then, when you know, you must do something with it.’” - Kirkus Reviews
"Like Gina, I work on generational trauma with my clients and like Gina, I have had a good share of my own. I was blown away by the wisdom, courage and spiritual depth this book provided. There are so few Christian books that skillfully bridge the psychological and spiritual dimensions of our humanity, and Gina has done just that. She shows both the novice and the experienced seeker of mental and spiritual health a clear pathway to it, navigating through it with such compassion and truth. Generational trauma is something that is not often addressed in therapeutical circles (And it should be!) and not often preached from the pulpit (And it should be!) Thank you, Gina, for bravely sticking your neck out with something so healing and powerful. Such a beautiful collaboration between you and the Holy Spirit!" -- Britta Eskey, Cofounder and codirector of COR
"Grab a warm cup of yum, a pen and some paper and settle in because you’re not going to be able to put this book down! Gina invites you into her own miraculous story in a way that makes you feel you’ve known her your whole life. Yet this journey you’re about to embark on isn’t just about her. It’s about you. It’s about you finding the truth about who you are while inviting you into a powerful journey of healing. This isn’t just another feel good book. It’s filled with Gina’s expertise and her vast knowledge into the world generational studies. Be ready to be changed in beautiful ways."— Polly Hamp: Author of Cherished: Shattered Innocence Restored Hope, NLP Practioner, Trauma Recover Coach, International Speaker, Creator of Healing On Purpose (HOP Box), Co-founder: Think Differently Academy, Co-Owner: Think Differently Counseling
It ran in her family, until it ran into her. She was the cycle breaker.
What does it mean to be a cycle breaker? In Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy, author and licensed professional counselor Gina Birkemeier shares the story of dysfunction and trauma that echoed through four generations of her family to help illustrate this profound truth: what isn’t repaired gets repeated. Often in ways we never could have imagined.
Generations Deep takes an unparalleled approach to personal and familial transformation, inviting you to challenge what you think about family, trauma, faith and therapy. Gina shares her story in a way that makes you feel like you are “in the room” together. And once you’re in the room, she weaves the sciences of psychology and transgenerational epigenetics with faith in God, questionnaires created by trauma informed therapists, and one-of-a-kind journaling prompts to help you in your journey toward ending patterns of dysfunction.
If you are interested in the power of familial legacy and what it means to be a cycle breaker, this is the book for you. It will leave you feeling hopeful and empowered to write a legacy of freedom for the generations to come.
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What others are saying:
“Birkemeier employs a fast-paced and engagingly straightforward style as she tells stories from her childhood and young adulthood, and this creates a low-stress atmosphere that’s welcoming to readers dealing with difficult family memories…. The end result is an intriguing study of the legacy of emotional baggage, ultimately cast in a tone of optimism: ‘You don’t know what you don’t know until you know it,’ she writes. ‘Then, when you know, you must do something with it.’” - Kirkus Reviews
"Like Gina, I work on generational trauma with my clients and like Gina, I have had a good share of my own. I was blown away by the wisdom, courage and spiritual depth this book provided. There are so few Christian books that skillfully bridge the psychological and spiritual dimensions of our humanity, and Gina has done just that. She shows both the novice and the experienced seeker of mental and spiritual health a clear pathway to it, navigating through it with such compassion and truth. Generational trauma is something that is not often addressed in therapeutical circles (And it should be!) and not often preached from the pulpit (And it should be!) Thank you, Gina, for bravely sticking your neck out with something so healing and powerful. Such a beautiful collaboration between you and the Holy Spirit!" -- Britta Eskey, Cofounder and codirector of COR
"Grab a warm cup of yum, a pen and some paper and settle in because you’re not going to be able to put this book down! Gina invites you into her own miraculous story in a way that makes you feel you’ve known her your whole life. Yet this journey you’re about to embark on isn’t just about her. It’s about you. It’s about you finding the truth about who you are while inviting you into a powerful journey of healing. This isn’t just another feel good book. It’s filled with Gina’s expertise and her vast knowledge into the world generational studies. Be ready to be changed in beautiful ways."— Polly Hamp: Author of Cherished: Shattered Innocence Restored Hope, NLP Practioner, Trauma Recover Coach, International Speaker, Creator of Healing On Purpose (HOP Box), Co-founder: Think Differently Academy, Co-Owner: Think Differently Counseling