Family Reconstruction: Inside the Process (Virtual)
A Three-Part Online Facilitation Training Series
Join Senior Satir trainers Jean McLendon and Regina Taggart for a rare, structured deep-dive into one of the most powerful and complex processes in the Satir Growth Model — Family Reconstruction.
Using Jean's recorded Family Reconstruction as a living teaching text, this three-part series walks you through the process segment by segment. Through video observation, expert instruction, and group dialogue, you'll learn how each part of a reconstruction works, what it asks of the facilitator, and how to hold it with safety, skill, and presence — rooted directly in Virginia Satir's lineage.
Whether you're preparing to facilitate reconstructions yourself, deepening your understanding of family-of-origin work, or integrating sculpting and family mapping into your practice — this series meets you where you are.
Attend one session or all three. Each stands on its own.
The Series
What You'll Learn Across the Series
The structure & sequencing of a Family Reconstruction
How to create safety and containment for emotionally charged work
How each segment of the reconstruction functions and what to watch for
How to use sculpting, roleplay, and family mapping to surface intergenerational patterns
The facilitator's role — presence, pacing, and moment-to-moment decision-making
Satir's core values of dignity, choice, and connection in practice
Your Guides
Jean McLendon, LCSW, LMFT trained directly under Virginia Satir for nearly 20 years. A well-published author and internationally respected Satir trainer, Jean is one of the foremost living practitioners of Family Reconstruction.
Regina Taggart, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and leading Satir trainer with 30 years of experience teaching the Satir Growth Model worldwide.
Cost and Registration
Individual Session- $250
Full Series (all 3)- $600 (save $150)
*If your plans change and you are unable to attend, please note that registration fees are non-refundable.
Who This Is For
Satir-informed therapists, coaches, educators, and supervisors who want to learn how to facilitate Family Reconstructions — or deepen an existing practice. Some familiarity with the Satir Growth Model is encouraged.
⚠️ Sessions will be recorded. By registering, you consent to being recorded. Recordings may be used for future educational purposes by the Virginia Satir Center.