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Change oriented

SATIR

Full of Hope

HUMAN VALIDATION PROCESS MODEL

Virginia Satir developed this approach to family therapy which focuses on communication patterns, self esteem and self worth of the family members, and the innate strengths of every person. She believed all people have the yearning for peace and capacity for change.

Role of the Therapist

Therapists role is to educate, suport and encourage clients to make change for themselves. This is accomplished by building rapport; understanding the presenting issue; assessing family dynamics; setting goals; amplifying change and terminating treatment with members capable of continuing to improve.

Too hands on for some clients

How Change Occurs

Status Quo - Realizing change is needed Introduction of a Foreign Element - Seeking help of a counselor Chaos - Making new choices and trying new things Integration - Evolving and learning new concepts. Practice - Becoming comfortable with new skills New Status Quo - Becoming comfortable with new model

Levels of Experience within Self

Based on the 8 internal resources we all have 7 levels of experience: yearning, expectations, perceptions, feelings, feelings about feelings, coping and behavior. These drive an individual's experiences and sense of self worth , which impacts communication and family roles.

Universal Human Internal Resources

Physical- The house of "I." Contextural - In the nowIntellectual - Logic & creativity Spiritual - Life energy Emotional - Feelings Nutritional - Feed the body Sensual - Responses Interactional - Connectedness