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Fundamental Principles of Therapy with Virginia Satir

By Virginia Satir — 2009

We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us. —Virginia Satir. She was one of the major pioneers in family therapy. Satir’s insights into family psychology have become part of the standard toolkit for psychologists and social workers worldwide.

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Evolution of Family Therapy

Within families there are processes that promote or prevent change. The question for therapy is what gets in the way of moving in the direction that they themselves know they need to go?

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Elisabeth Shaw
2019
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Family Systems Therapy

Family systems therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps individuals resolve their problems in the context of their family units, where many issues are likely to begin.

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Psychology Today Staff
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What Are the Benefits of Family Counseling?

Family counseling, or family therapy, aims to address psychological, behavioral, and emotional issues that cause family problems. Family members will work with a therapist to develop and maintain a healthy relationship.

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Louise Morales-Brown
2022
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How to Decide If Family Counseling Is Right for You

Even the best families can feel a need for help beyond the family’s own resources.

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Wayne Parker
2020
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What Is Family Therapy? + 6 Techniques and Interventions

Family therapy or family counseling is a form of treatment that is designed to address specific issues affecting the health and functioning of a family.

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Courtney E. Ackerman
2022
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What Is Family Therapy?

When it feels like the issues in your family are too big for you to handle—and aren’t getting better—it may be time to see a family therapist.

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Paige Fowler
2022
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Family Therapy

Family therapy or family counseling is designed to address specific issues that affect the psychological health of the family, such as major life transitions or mental health conditions.

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GoodTherapy staff
2019
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What Is Family Therapy?

Some of the primary goals of family therapy are to create a better home environment, solve family issues, and understand the unique issues that a family might face.

Article
Kendra Cherry
2021
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The Family Crucible: The Intense Experience of Family Therapy

“If you have a troubled marriage, a troubled child, a troubled self, if you’re in therapy or think that there’s no help for your predicament, The Family Crucible will give you insights . . . that are remarkably fresh and helpful.

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Augustus Y. Napier, Carl Whitaker
2017
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What Unites Buddhism and Psychotherapy? One Therapist Has the Answer.

In The Zen of Therapy, Mark Epstein weaves together two ways of understanding how humans can feel more settled in their lives.

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Oliver Burkeman
2022
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