Satir Communications Therapy Flashcards
Satir Communications Therapy
Theory of Change
Change happens through self-awareness and improved communication. A humanistic approach.
Satir Communications Therapy
Role of the Therapist
- Active Facilitator
- Resource Detective
- Therapist is genuine and warm
- Honest and direct
Satir Communications Therapy
Treatment Goals
The goal is for clients to increase congruent communication, improved self esteem/confidence and personal growth
Satir Communications Therapy - Key Concepts & Interventions
Incongruent Communication
Discrepancies between verbal and nonverbal cues
Satir Communications Therapy - Key Concepts & Interventions
Styles of Communication
The rules that govern family interaction function as a method of ensuring the maintenance and preservation of the family’s current functioning level.
Dysfunctional styles are:
○ Placater: Apologizing, never disagreeing, trying to please
○ Blamer: Attacking others, fault finder, dictator, boss
○ Computer: Super reasonable, intellectual, distant, always correct
○ Distracter: Seeking approval by acting out, irrelevant
Satir Communications Therapy - Key Concepts & Interventions
Modeling Communication
Use “I” messages; express thoughts and
feelings directly; avoid statements about what others are thinking or feeling; be honest.
Satir Communications Therapy - Key Concepts & Interventions
Family Life Chronology
Gathering history as far back as possible. Include: ideology, values, rules, disruptions, moves, and major events. What the family has been through and how did those events impact the family. How past
events and unresolved issues are carried out presently
Satir Communications Therapy - Key Concepts & Interventions
Family Sculpting
Put people into a spatial metaphor – a physical representation of family members characterizations
Satir Communications Therapy - Key Concepts & Interventions
Take Responsibility
Encouraging clients to take responsibility for how they felt, what they experienced, what meaning they made, what feelings they had about their feelings.
Satir Communications Therapy - Key Concepts & Interventions
Metaphors and Storytelling
Used to help clients understand their roles
Satir Communications Therapy - Key Concepts & Interventions
Transforming Rules
Assisting clients to create more functional, less rigid
guidelines
Satir Communications Therapy - Phases of Treatment
Beginning
Establish rapport, a sense of equality and hope. Assess communication patterns, stances, and concerns. Identify treatment focus and goals.
Satir Communications Therapy - Phases of Treatment
Middle
Increase the family’s congruent communication. Support and strengthen
each individual’s sense of uniqueness and self-esteem.
Satir Communications Therapy - Phases of Treatment
End
Help family practice, implement, and integrate changes and increase
awareness of larger familial patterns
