SessionFour028

Meeting Virginia and Making Connections
DianaNewton and JeanMcLendon

Many of you have learned some of Virginia Satir�s tools and concepts at AYE, such as the interaction model, change process, and coping stances. But have you met Virginia�the woman, the innovator, the risk-taker, the �detective on adults�? Are you aware that Satir methods are used fields as diverse as medicine, social justice, and violence prevention?

In this session you will be introduced to Virginia Satir through a short film trailer (14 mins.) that is part of a larger documentary film about her life and legacy being produced by an Emmy-award winning filmmaker.

The film will act as a springboard to small and large group discussions in which you will make connections to the many dimensions of Satir�s life and work�from being a change agent to the many uses of sculpting, and more!

Objectives:

To learn about Virginia Satir and how her work is being applied in many professional disciplines through a short film trailer
To discuss how the issues highlighted in the film relate to your �story� and professional practice
To brainstorm ideas about the continuing production of the film

Prerequisites: None
Minimum: 1
Maximum:40

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I viewed this video recently with Diana, Jean and Steve Channing. After seeing it a second time they asked "What did you think of it?" I'm still don't have an answer.

I experienced the video; the sounds, the scenes, the feelings. My job involves viewing, analyzing, and sharing my thoughts. This video is beyond my ability to so. DonGray 2004.10.27

COMMENTARY

I too have recently viewed and experienced this wonderful video. Steve Channing (a fellow Satir Yearlong workshop graduate) is a talented videographer and historian and I look forward to his upcoming PBS special. Steve and Diana have put together a wonderful short piece that highlights the work, philosophy, and influence of Virginia Satir. I can't say enough about taking some time at this conference to see this important work.

Satir's work thorough her writings and workshops as well as through her students, including JeanMcLendon and JerryWeinberg, forms the basis of many of the ideas and techniques that have been promulgated and dissiminated at the AYE Conference. For those who want to understand the true source and foundational concepts and ideas that are used by many of the AYE participants and hosts, I encourage all to attend this informative and thought provoking session. -JohnSuzuki 2004.10.27

Updated: Thursday, October 28, 2004