Virginia Satir

The Kinder Star
Virginia Satir began practicing with patients in 1951 (Nichols & Davis 2020). She quickly developed a strong nurturing style that was known for her warmth and genuineness. This contrasted strongly with Carl Whitaker's surreal and over-the-top persona.

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A Practical Approach
Satir was more interested in the real-life ramifications of connecting family members than the tidier pursuits of developing a clean intellectual model (Nichols & Davis 2020). She placed a great deal of emphasis on individuals' emotional experiences and group encounter styles.

More than Meets the Eye
While Satir's warmth was the most noticeable aspect of her style, she excelled in communication, using clarifying questions to help family members overcome confusion and years of frustration (Nichols & Davis 2020). She emphasized finding solutions rather than focusing on problems and emphasized every family member's self esteem.

In Her Own Words
Becoming More Fully Human