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Enriching relationships course

I'm considering taking this course, has anyone done it? If so, could you please give me your feedback on how you found it? I'm trying to find out more about the format, Q and A on email, can anyone fill this out for me a little bit more?

thx

Added by Gwen Gingerich on February 2, 2013 at 8:19am — 1 Comment

New edition of Dr Don Beck's book The Crucible now available

Some of you know of Don Beck and Spiral Dynamics and have been privileged to hear him speak. Some of you will have heard of The Crucible, the book Don and Graham Linscott wrote about the end of apartheid in South Africa. Originally published in 1991, The Crucible puts the reader front-and-center during the tumultuous and unprecedented shift in human history: the end of apartheid in South Africa.

Copies of this book, which has been out of print for some time, are now available in…

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Added by Sherry Heinze on September 15, 2011 at 4:37pm — No Comments

Anonymous Open Letter To The World

From: http://www.anonnews.org/?p=press&a=item&i=619

We stand at a unique time in our history, the rise of the internet and computer technology have contributed to an unparalleled rate of prosperity for the First World.

We have created for ourselves and empire unlike any other, a global network of constant trade and communication, a new age of technological advancement. We have come a long way from… Continue

Added by Nynke Etk Fokma on March 1, 2011 at 12:21pm — No Comments

The Communication and Congruence

While looking for some links for Virginia Satir I came upon this wonderful piece from some time

ago. Thought I would share.

The Intuition Network, A Thinking Allowed Television Underwriter, presents the following transcript from the series Thinking Allowed, Conversations On the Leading Edge of Knowledge and Discovery, with Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove.

COMMUNICATION AND CONGRUENCE with…

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Added by Stephen Buckbee on January 15, 2011 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Making the Satir Global Network Global

Greetings,

My name is Sharon Loeschen and I had the privilege of attending the Satir World Conference in Hong Kong in June. It was a wonderful experience of connecting and learning from people from all around the world. For example, it was my first time having the experience of really connecting with people from mainland China. and it was wonderful. I always come away from Satir meetings reaffirmed in the universality of our humanness and the joy of re-experiencing that.

I have…

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Added by Sharon Loeschen on July 7, 2010 at 9:45pm — No Comments

Hello, every one have met and have been in love with

Just want to say hello to everyone who happen to come here and see this note.

For some reasons like personal reasons, I just do not always has the energy or time or passion to show up and say hello to every one, I mean the friends I have been met and known in satire classes.

So I do want to say, hello and good luck and good health and good smile to you now.

Some times I feel sorry about can not greet you guys. But I do not know if I should tell you this. Anyway,… Continue

Added by Jiali Hu on March 25, 2010 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Satir Ning Network on Twitter

I have just finished setting up a Twitter account just for the purpose: http://twitter.com/SatirNetwork/

If you are on twitter, just follow, and Satir Network will follow right back. If you are a genuine member that is, and not a spammer.

Send the Satir Ning Network account a message with the role of your account: Satir Institute, Other organisation, consultant, psychologist, ... and I will add you to the lists I created.

Added by Nynke Etk Fokma on March 9, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Transforming Addictions and Depression Using Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy With Dr. John Banmen, RPsych. Feb. 26-28, 2010 (Fri-Sun) at 6374 Niwot Rd., Vickie’s Dome This is a once…

Transforming Addictions and Depression Using…

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Added by Sandy Novak on February 9, 2010 at 6:10am — No Comments

Conference in Hong Kong this year

I am wondering if anyone on this network is planning to be in Hong Kong for the conference in June? I will be there - as will 4 other Satir Global board members. We are looking forward to meeting you!

As I watch the plans evolving for the conference I am excited by what is being put together. Also, having not been to China - I am looking forward to spending some time in this amazing country whose people have given so many gifts to the world and continues to grow.

I wonder… Continue

Added by Becky Winant on January 12, 2010 at 3:48pm — 2 Comments

quotation search

Years ago I copied a quote from Virginia Satir but did not get the source. Now I am using the statement in an article and the publisher wants a citation. Soon. Fair enough, but....

The quote: "physicists and 'the good theologians' are in the same ballpark when speaking about life force."

If anyone recognizes this and could point me to a book or article that would be so welcome.

Thanks.

Added by Larry Winters on November 21, 2009 at 6:21am — No Comments

Satir words?? A misterious quote...

Dear friends at Satir-ning,

thanks to all at SGN, who helped me in searching

Satir stuff for my new Italian book on Satir modeling and Counseling.

The book is finished, by now...but I have the last search about

a quote ascribed to "nlpers", but I do think is from Virginia.

The quote is:

"If a person is in front an option is disperate;

if he/she have two options, he/she is in front a dilemma; if the person has

at least three options he/she is… Continue

Added by Luigi Gerardi on June 13, 2009 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Playing for Change - a project that supports children and peace through music

http://www.playingforchange.com/episodes

Listen to this wonderfully creative mix of singers and musicians recorded all over the world.

Incredible.

Each episode is a song made from mixing recordings of singers and musicians from around the world.

New songs (episodes) are posted periodically.

This is the work of a foundation called: Playing for Change.

This project has been 4 years in the making.

As the crew traveled to different locations they asked… Continue

Added by Becky Winant on May 17, 2009 at 11:14pm — No Comments

Comments

I'm having some troubles looking at comments left on my page. I get an email notifying me of one but when i click on the link I cannot see the comment. Anyone else having issues with this or am I looking in the wrong place? Thank you all!

Added by Emily Derouin on May 12, 2009 at 4:58pm — 1 Comment

Back from China where Satir is flourishing!

Dear Satir Friends,

I returned last week from a 3 week trip to China where I taught Parenting and the Satir Model in Shenzhen, Beijing, and Shanghai and a new workshop, "Intimacy in Your Marriage through the Satir Model" in Beijing. The couples workshop was a great success, very exciting. John Banmen is building a team of 10 trainers from the West to help develop a solid system of Satir training for professionals and individuals interested in personal growth. We are the "Dream… Continue

Added by Sandy Novak on May 12, 2009 at 4:10pm — 5 Comments

Satir training in the People's Republic of China

Hi all,

I recently returned from PRC, having taught two parenting workshops and one training for trainers workshop to enthusiastic and grateful crowds. The Chinese people are loving the Model and so quick to incorporate it into their lives at home and at work. John Banmen has laid the groundwork for us, training professionals to become therapists in the Satir Model. Angie Dairou and Steve Buckbee are also offering trainings to organizations, companies, and police officers. Imagine China… Continue

Added by Sandy Novak on March 16, 2009 at 6:30pm — 6 Comments

Movies that inspire

Today my husband, Robert, said - "You've got to see this movie" The movie the Freedom Writers, which came out in 2008. Wow! The story of a woman, Erin Gruwell, and her students, in Long Beach, California and how they grow together , develop respect and change their lives - and today they continue that together in a foundation that passes that experience on to others.

http://www.freedomwriters.com/

and more about the real story… Continue

Added by Becky Winant on February 23, 2009 at 12:31am — 3 Comments

News on Maria Gomori - January 2009

Some of you may be aware that Maria underwent surgery recently. There is a blog on her condition which is her: http://newchallengesformaria.blogspot.com/

Please visit - sent your wishes and energy for health and recovery,

Added by Becky Winant on January 22, 2009 at 5:17am — No Comments

Positive Psychology

I watched a few TED sessions - Technology, Entertainment, Design: "Ideas worth spreading".

Lots of food 4 thought here. Martin Seligman, associated with Positive Psychology and a professor in nearby University of Pennsylvania is one of the sessions.

I am not a psychologist, but it seems to me that there is synergy between Satir's approach and Positive Psychology - the base assumption being an approach from optimism. "People are not broken".

Just bought several books:… Continue

Added by Becky Winant on January 11, 2009 at 4:22am — 3 Comments

A kind of 'Carpe Diem' ...

Life is short
Break the rules
Forgive quickly
Kiss slowly
Love truly
Laugh uncontrollably...
Never regret anything that made you smile.

Added by Peggy Terletzki on November 10, 2008 at 4:21pm — 1 Comment

A Teaser

I have been following the life and thought of Virginia Satir for some years now.

Although I do much personal and family oriented consultation I spend much of my time and energy in business and organizational consulting.

I have always been amazed by the great potential in Virginia's ideas and have been developing, in my head and in my work, applications of the Satir Model in organizational and business consultation.

I have found that in the last few years, more and more business… Continue

Added by Sara Bechor on October 27, 2008 at 4:53pm — 2 Comments