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The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyUnderstanding Virginia Satir's Parts WorkDr. John Banmen, Dr. Jesse Carlock, Dr. Richard Kennedy, and Dr. Michael Hardin have a meeting to discuss how they conceptualize Virginia Satir's Parts Work in efforts to help Dr. Carlock with her upcoming book. Dr. Carlock is a well known author and trainer of the Satir Model and specifically Satir's Parts Work.
Dr. Jesse Carlock is currently working on a new book and uses conversations like this to help her consider the ways that therapists continue to use Satir's Model. While the concepts are not all fully formed and ready for her book in this episode, l...2025-01-0349 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyA Virginia Satir-Inspired Meditation for Finding Peace and ConnectionWelcome to this special episode, A Virginia Satir-Inspired Meditation for Finding Peace and Connection. This meditation was created for a live gathering of the Satir Global community, crafted specifically to offer a sense of calm and grounding during the heightened anxiety of the united states election season. But whether or not you're facing a moment like that, this meditation is here for you whenever you’re feeling disconnected, anxious, or otherwise dis-regulated.
Inspired by the teachings of Virginia Satir, this meditation invites you to reconnect with a place of inner peace, strengthen your sense of self, and fi...2024-11-0618 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyA Discussion about "Virginia Satir's Evolving Legacy" with Mary LeslieToday’s guest is Mary Leslie, the co-author and editor of a new book, “Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy; Transformative Therapy with a Bodymind Connection.” She received her MSW from the University of British Columbia School of Social Work in 1969, served as a sessional faculty member 2008-2013, volunteered in South Africa with camps for vulnerable and orphaned children, has over 30 years’ experience in health care, and has been in private practice since 2001.
Trained by Virginia Satir, Mary Leslie has a passion for working with people from all cultures who are on their unique journey towards transformation. Some of Mary’s e...2024-09-0237 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyThe use of the Satir Model in Organizational Coaching: A conversation with Joanne PeroldJoanne Perold is the director and founder of Faethm, a South African based executive coaching company. She established Faethm to help businesses grow and leaders achieve their full potential. Joanne is a globally acclaimed Agile Coach, Certified Scrum Trainer, keynote speaker and facilitator. She’s held senior leadership roles for many years and uses those experiences in her work as an executive coach. She leverages her deep understanding of complex systems to bring holistic perspectives to her partnering organizations.
Joanne has been consulting in and training agile methods for over a decade and combines her experiences as...2024-06-2443 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyDiana Hall: A Great Adventure with Virginia SatirDiana Hall went to UC Berkeley and graduated with a B.A. in psychology. Her early career was as a special education teacher. During her many years serving children who were on the spectrum she earned five different credentials in her field and experienced much success engaging her students with experiential interventions.
When she met Virginia Satir, she was inspired to go to grad school and later earned a master's degree in counseling.
Diana became a licensed marriage and family therapist applying the Satir Model to help high conflict couples and their children. She became w...2024-05-1336 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyHonoring the life and work of Dr. Janet Christie Seely. A conversation with her surviving husband, Tom Wright, and friends Dr. John Banmen and Dr. Richard KennedyWe have a special treat today as we are honoring the work and life of Dr. Janet Christie-Seely. She is an important figure in the Virginia Satir world, passing away in 2022 after a battle with Alzheimer’s and complications from Covid. I will be talking to her surviving husband, Tom Wright and his and Janet’s friends, Dr. John Banmen and Dr. Richard Kennedy.
Dr. Janet Christie-Seely was a vibrant mother, grandmother, family physician, family therapist, author, artist, lecturer, professor, and trainer of the Satir Model. Janet is remembered for being an avid learner, creative, intelligent, a beautifu...2024-04-2952 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyDr. Beth Nemesh, Family Music Therapy, and Holding on to HopeBeth Nemesh, PhD, MT-BC, LMFT, holds a PhD in Expressive Arts Therapies from Lesley University. She is a Licensed Marital Family Therapist, a Board-Certified Music Therapist, a Certified Satir Transformational Systemic Therapist (STST), and Certified Body-Mind Psychotherapist. Beth has been working with children, adolescents, couples and families since 1999. She has researched the niche field of family music therapy from both music therapy and family therapy perspectives. She has published articles and presented the topics of family-based music therapy, and musical interventions with families at national and international conferences. She has been conducting workshops and training for family therapists and...2024-04-1547 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyWisdom from Zimbabwe, A Conversation with Dr. Loveness MakoneseLoveness Makonese is an academic, humanitarian and development practitioner with more than 15 years’ experience. Her work has specialized in Gender, Emergency health, Resilience building, social protection, inclusion and participation, nutrition, HIV and AIDS. She has special expertise in programme design, implementation, evaluation, knowledge management and Joint UN resource mobilization and partnership management. She is currently Deputy Representative for UN Women Zimbabwe. Throughout her career Loveness has worked for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Zimbabwe Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Health, CARE International, Institute of Land, Poverty and Agrarian Studies, Goal International, Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN...2024-04-0836 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyDr. Mary Jo Bulbrook, her friendship with Virginia Satir, Energy Healing, and the 4th BirthToday, I have the honor of talking with Dr. Mary Jo Bulbrook. Dr. Bulbrook is a renowned leader in the field of holistic nursing and energy healing, with a wealth of experience in integrating traditional and alternative approaches to healthcare. She has a distinguished 50 + year career as a university professor and clinical specialist in psychiatric mental health nursing.
Dr. Bulbrook assisted in the development of world-renowned family therapist Virginia Satir's teaching organization, Avanta Network, now called the Virginia Satir Global Network. Drawing on their twelve years together, elements from Virginia's teachings and philosophy were integrated with Dr. B...2024-03-261h 00
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyA conversation with Tiffany McLallen. Learning about her initiative a "Helper's Perspective."Welcome to this week’s episode! Today we have a very special guest joining us. Tiffany McLallen, a licensed mental health counselor from Watertown, New York, is here to share her insights and passion for supporting first responders and other helping professionals.
Tiffany is on a mission to ensure that those who dedicate their lives to helping others don't succumb to burnout. In her work, she's witnessed firsthand the toll that the demanding nature of these professions can take on individuals. But she's also seen the resilience and dedication that drives these helpers to continue their vital wo...2024-02-2643 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyThe Breath of Life by Virginia Satir (read by Michael Argumaniz-Hardin)Today, I have planned a special treat for listeners as I lead us in "The Breath of Life," one of Virginia Satir's meditations published in "Guided Meditations and Inspirations" by Virginia Satir, edited by John Banmen in 2020. This meditation invites us to connect with the essence of our being, to breathe in the gift of life, and to embrace the present moment with gratitude and awareness.
Virginia Satir used her guided meditations as a way of helping a group of people become centered and in touch with the physical, cognitive, and intuitive parts of themselves. Her purpose w...2024-02-1911 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyA Conversation with Dr. Hilda Richards: A DEI Trailblazer, A Great Leader, & Friend to Virginia SatirThroughout a career spanning five decades, Dr. Hilda Richards has consistently broken barriers and forged historic change, specifically in the fields of nursing and higher learning. Over the years, at numerous institutions and organizations, she has been dedicated to expanding what we refer to today as diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Born in 1936 in St. Joseph, Missouri, Hilda was inspired early on by her mother’s belief in the value of education. Nursing school was the first step in a trajectory that eventually included earning two master’s degrees (in health administration and psychiatric nursing) and a doctorate in e...2024-02-1238 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyThe Wonderful Sandy Novak and Her Experiences Teaching the Satir ModelOur guest today is an internationally renowned trainer and a leading authority of the Virginia Satir Growth Model. With a career spanning decades, Sandy Novak has touched the lives of countless individuals, therapists, and practitioners around the globe. Her passion for teaching and her commitment to spreading knowledge and wisdom has left an indelible mark on the world of family therapy and personal growth.
But what truly sets our guest apart is their deep connection to the work of Virginia Satir. Our guest has not only embraced Satir's transformative approach but has also dedicated her life to...2024-02-0537 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyA Conversation with Jean McClendon: Discussing the Self-Esteem Maintenance Tool Kit, Family Maps, Family Reconstructions, and her mark in the Satir worldToday’s guest, Jean McClendon, is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, and AAMFT-approved supervisor. Jean maintains a thriving multi-service private practice in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and her journey in the Satir world and the field of family therapy is nothing short of extraordinary.
What sets Jean apart is her nearly two-decade mentorship by none other than the late Virginia Satir herself. Jean McClendon is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost practitioners and trainers of Satir's Transformative Model.
Throughout her career, Jean has crisscrossed the globe, applying the Sa...2024-01-2942 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacySharon Loeschen and the Virginia Satir Coaching and Mentoring ProgramIn this episode, we have the privilege of delving into Sharon Loeschen's profound journey. She will share her experiences working alongside Virginia Satir and how she pioneered the immensely successful Satir Coaching and Mentoring program. In collaboration with Ginny Wong, Miriam Freeman, and other esteemed colleagues, the coaching and mentoring program boasts trained coaches and mentors actively engaged in 21 countries across the globe.
For more information about the coaching and mentoring program, visit https://satirglobal.org/the-satir-coaching-and-mentoring-specialist-program/
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The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyStephen Buckbee and Virginia Satir's Self-MandalaOur guest, Stephen Buckbee, has not only worked closely with the legendary Virginia Satir but has dedicated his life to spreading awareness of her groundbreaking therapeutic approach. Today, he shares his unique insights, experiences, and his unwavering commitment to carrying forward Satir's legacy.
Stephen's journey is a remarkable one, filled with invaluable encounters and profound learnings from his time alongside Virginia Satir. His journey is a testament to the enduring impact of Satir's work on relationships, communication, and personal growth.
In this episode, Stephen will not only shed light on his remarkable experiences working with...2024-01-1538 min
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyA Conversation with Dr. John BanmenIn this first episode of season 1, you will be hearing excerpts from an interview I did with Dr. John Banmen at the 2023 Virginia Satir Global Network online conference. Dr. John Banmen is internationally known as an author, therapist, and educator. His training programs have taken him to over a dozen countries in Asia, Europe, South America and North America. John’s co-authored book, The Satir Model: Family Therapy and Beyond (1991), received the AAMFT/Satir Research and Education prize in 1994.
Dr. Banmen is the founding president of the BC Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, a former member of the...2024-01-081h 11
The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's LegacyIntroductionThrough candid conversations, we'll explore the rich tapestry of Satir's pioneering work in transformational systemic therapy, a groundbreaking approach that has touched countless lives around the world and continues to shape the way we understand relationships, communication, and personal growth.2024-01-0102 min