Steve Andreas
Virginia Satir
- ISBN 13:
- 9780911226386
- author:
- Steve Andreas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Real People Press,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 196
- Genre:
- Literary Collections
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Steve Andreas explores the work of family therapy pioneer Virginia Satir, renowned for her innovative techniques to help people solve problems in relationships.
Satir's approach is characterized by reframing perceptions and attitudes, installing useful presuppositions about positive intentions, alternative choices, and learnings. She uses physical contact, exaggeration, and humor to challenge limiting beliefs and overgeneralizations, employing a range of hypnotic language patterns to help clients see events in new ways.
A transcript of a 73-minute session with Linda is included, showcasing the permanent impact of Satir's methods on her client. Andreas provides insightful commentary on the subtlety, precision, and wisdom of Satir's techniques, offering valuable insights for therapists and professionals seeking positive change in their clients.