Satir Therapy: An Introduction to Virginia Satir’s Systemic, Family-Centered Therapy
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm (PST)
CEU: 6 hours
Location: Virtual – Zoom session
Cost: $180
Short Description
Virginia Satir’s approach is focused on the whole person, affirming that there is no separation of body, mind and spirit or life energy, as they work in unity. Her approach is founded on the belief that change is always possible and that people have their own resources to draw upon. It was her life’s work as a therapist to help people get in touch with their resources as a grounded, centered partner in the healing relationship. She believed that as helping professionals connect with their own life energy, clients are more enabled to connect with theirs and can become a more active participant in the change process toward growth and transformation. Satir’s attention and inclusion of the body, energy and spirituality of all persons was very much ahead of her peers, during her lifetime as a trainer and practitioner. This aspect of her approach is in line with current bodymind approaches in therapy.
This program will demonstrate the importance of attending to the body and energy in achieving change and transformation through highlighting attention to being fully present and congruent in words, gestures and interactions within oneself and for others. Tools to focus on the internal and external aspects of the self, and a variety of coping styles, will be highlighted to enhance skills in assessment and intervention with both individuals and families from a body-oriented and family-centered perspective.
These skills will be applicable to practice with a diverse range of client populations and clinical practice settings, as they speak to fundamental, albeit often neglected aspects of the human experience and universally accessible ways of holistic healing.
Learning Objectives:
- To demonstrate foundational skills for working with individuals and families in the application of Satir Therapy in a variety of clinical practice contexts.
- Articulate the necessity of practicing self-care and being fully present in clinical practice.
- Develop skills for attuning to and monitoring experiential aspects of therapy including the client’s and practitioner’s responses (words, actions and energy).
Learning Activities:
- Introducing skills relating to Satir’s systemic approach.
- Demonstrations and processing using dyads and group feedback.
- Exercises to support greater consciousness and incorporation of an energy/body/mind focus.
Narrative Therapy: Foundational Skills for an Anti-Oppressive Approach to Clinical Practice
Date: March 14, 2025
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm (PST)
CEU: 6 hours
Location: Virtual – Zoom session
Cost: $180
Releasing Trauma: An Integrative Model of Trauma Practice
Date: February 21, 2025
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm (PST)
CEU: 6 hours
Location: Virtual – Zoom session
Cost: $180
Single Session Therapy: An Impactful Approach for Short- and Long-Term Family Work
Date: November 6, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
CEU: 6 hours
Location: UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver
Registration Fee: $180
Short Description:
The SST model is recognized for its accessibility and affordability, addressing barriers like long wait times, by offering immediate, impactful support to those suffering with behavioural and emotional struggles. Mental health practitioners can integrate SST concepts into their own theoretical frameworks to optimize each session with their clients, making it a versatile tool across different practice settings. When working with families, practitioners sometimes feel challenged in co-creating effective strategies to reduce levels of distress and meet needs promptly. This SST approach equips professionals with the skills to be more effective and responsive, making it ideal for those in community, for-profit, non-profit services, and private practice.