"How generational transmissions can shape life?" Evaluation of a genogram group therapy for people with ACoA syndrome

The qualitative study used an individual interview technique with a standardized list of information sought (semi-structured).
The study (evaluation) was conducted at the end of the group therapy program for people with ACoA. The group was consisted of 10 women, aged 29 – 64. The whole process lasted 9 months; genogram sessions were held once a month and lasted for 2 days. Each participant had one day to present her genogram, which she had already prepared at home. The work was divided into two stages - the first was to present the genogram to the group and collect feedback, the next was intended to establish relationships in the family system.
 Dispositions prepared for the interviews touched on the issues of changes in three areas of life - intrapsychic functioning, interpersonal functioning and functioning in important social roles. It was decided to separate these areas after a literature review based on the proposal of Lambert et al. (2001).
The respondents were asked to determine their satisfaction with three individual areas of their functioning before starting the therapy and after completing the therapeutic group. They were asked to mark it on a scale from "1" to "10". Regarding the area of ​​intrapsychic functioning, the key information here was: • Did the therapy affect the respondents' quality of life and how?• Do the subjects experience changes in the self image and self concept as a result of the therapy?• Did the therapy affect the self-esteem of the respondents? The average level of satisfaction in the area of ​​intrapsychic functioning before starting therapy among the respondents was - 3.1; and after completing the program, 6.6 points. 
Among the most important changes in the intrapsychic area  participnts had indicated: Increasing self-awareness in the area of ​​feelings, needs and boundariesIncreasing self-confidence and acceptance of your past Increasing the sense of agencyWorking through trauma Referring to the area of ​​interpersonal functioning, the important information here was:• Has therapy influenced the way patients build relationships with other people, and if so, what is the change? The average level of satisfaction in the area of ​​interpersonal functioning before starting therapy among the respondents was - 3.7; and after completing the program, 6.8 points. 
Among the most important changes in the interpersonal area  participnts had indicated: Greater openness in relationships with others and improved communicationEstablishing optimal boundaries in relationships The average level of satisfaction in the area of ​​functioning in social roles before starting therapy was - 5; and after completing the program, 7.3 points. 
Among the most important changes in the area of ​​role functioning participnts had indicated: Improving the quality of family bonds Greater awareness of how one functions as a friendBetter settling into your professional role