Workshop: How Family History Shapes Personal Identity

By Vytaute Bacianskaite

Brussels: 14 June 2023

We all belong to families, whether they be traditional or not. We were born in a particular time and circumstances which surrounded us at the moment of our birth, through childhood, and accompany us throughout our entire lives.

A country, its historic events, family, social status, language, and the environment, all shape us and our personalities. We learn certain behavioural and mental patterns from our family members, we repeat and introduce them into our daily lives, and then we pass this knowledge to future generations.

On 14th of June, the Day of Mourning and Hope -- which marks the first Soviet mass deportation of Lithuanians and other nationalities in 1941 -- Vytaute Bacianskaite invites you to a workshop where she will share her family life story and analyse how different historical events and conditions in the family influenced the development of an individual.

In this interactive workshop, Vytaute will help you to:

• Learn key psychological theories analysing how family influences an individual.
• Become aware of the mental and behavioural patterns that are subconsciously inherited and are weakening an independent development of a personality.
• Learn techniques of letting go of patterns that limit the personal growth and happiness.

What to expect?

• A blend of theoretic concepts and interactive exercises.
• Self-awareness exercises.
• Group work.

About Vytaute Bacianskaite

Since 2010, Vytaute Bacianskaite has been working in the public sector, in the area of the EU environmental law and policy-making. In addition to experience in national representation, negotiation and inter-institutional work, she has a profound interest in psychology and wellbeing techniques.

Having grown up in a family whose members were deported to Siberia during the Soviet occupation of Lithuania, Vytaute knows the importance of communicating and creating awareness about history lessons and their impact on a personal development.

In her spare time, Vytaute practices ballroom dancing, photography and hiking.

You can connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vytaute-bacianskaite-49412310/

Practical Information

When Wednesday, 14 June 2023 from 18h45-21h00

Where? Timesmore Boulevard St Michel 47, 1040 Brussels (map)

How much? A contribution of €15 to cover expenses including materials, drinks, snacks, etc. - payable at the door.

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