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Welcome to the 2025 Online Video Conference

Upcoming Learning Center Courses

Pathways to Hope

PRESENTER(S)

WORKSHOP TITLE & DESCRIPTION

COUNTRY

Aharony, Tali, M. A.

LINK: The sky within me:Hope as a lever for transformation from survival to life energy

I will use examples from literature and cinema that relate to the topic of hope to create triggers for personal sharing in breakout rooms. At the end of the meeting, participants will be invited to write a poem/prose entitled "The Sky within Me"

Israel

Argumaniz-Hardin, Michael Ph.D.

Banmen, Dr. John, Ph.D., RCC

Link: The Satir Model: Transformational Systemic Therapy

Dr. John Banmen and Dr. Michael Argumaniz-Hardin will come together for a dynamic and heartfelt conversation exploring the ongoing evolution of Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy. Together, they will discuss recent advances in the model, including updates to the foundational Satir Model book, and how contemporary research continues to affirm and expand Virginia Satir’s visionary approach. This dialogue will offer both historical grounding and forward-looking insight into how the model is being refined to meet the needs of today’s therapists and clients’ while staying rooted in Satir’s deeply humanistic, experiential, and systemic lens.

United States

and Canada

Bragg, Pat, B.A. B.Ed.

Link: Creating Hope: The Art and Practice (CEC)

Most of us experience the debilitating effects of hopelessness at times. This workshop will provide the opportunity to reflect on how we support ourselves and our clients to cling on to hope, even in the worst of times. Participants will have a chance to share their ideas about creating hope (one of the two goals of the first session with a new client), experience reframing and renaming feelings of despair and powerlessness, and developing scripts to use for oneself and clients who can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Canada

Buckbee, Stephen, M.A.

Dupont, Michael, M.A.

Satir is for Everyone (CEC)

Throughout the years, we have had the privilege of training numerous communities around the world, many of whom were previously unfamiliar with Virginia Satir and her groundbreaking ideas. Since 1988, we have implemented Satir’s model across various contexts, beginning with our pioneering efforts in Michigan aimed at developing alternatives to incarceration.

At that time, the probate courts in Michigan enlisted community volunteers to support children during their court processing, ensuring they could remain out of jail. This compassionate approach not only prevented many youths from facing incarceration but also contributed to a significant decrease in juvenile suicide rates within the state.

The success of this initiative sparked interest from multiple communities seeking training for their volunteers and workers. In response to these requests, we have meticulously developed a comprehensive program centered around Satir's work, designed to benefit any community group aspiring to foster resilience, enhance communication, and build strong support networks.

United States

Callair, Lutricia, M.Ed. MSW LCSW

Link: Transforming Oppressive Systems

Transforming Oppressive Systems using The Change Process

: To use the Satir Change Model to address the nature of oppressive systems

To present a transformative model for interrupting oppressive systems

To present specific tools that can be used in the transformation process

United States

Doyle, Megan DeLaurie

Link: Silence: Appreciating the Wisdom of the Quiet Moment

We are so good at making noise but we aren't always adept at quiet. At a conference so full of beautiful, loving, and wise intention, let's experience the power of sitting together silently. Participants will be prepared for and guided in practices of focused observation and open, meditative awareness. This workshop will offer a brief discussion about the merits of quiet-- both personally and interpersonally-- and offer interactive practices to explore, squirm, and savor quiet in the presence of others.

United States

Faulkner, Johnny, Ph.D.

Virginia Satir: pioneering therapist and teacher A study of her life, model, and training program

This presentation offers an in-depth look at the life and pioneering work of Virginia Satir, drawing from the presenter’s dissertation research. As one of the foundational figures in family therapy, Satir's influence continues to shape how therapists understand human communication, self-worth, and systemic healing. The session will trace her early life influences, groundbreaking contributions to the development of the Satir Model, and her enduring legacy in both clinical practice and personal transformation. Attendees will gain historical insight and practical appreciation for how Satir’s humanistic/experiential approach continues to resonate in today’s therapeutic landscape.

United States

Freeman, Miriam, Ph.D.

Sharon Loeschen, MSW, LCSW, Satir Coaching & Mentoring Program Developer & Master Trainer

Ginny Wong, RCC, ACS, MC, BSW, Satir Coaching and Mentoring Program Master Trainer

Link: Experiential Tools, Zoom Training and the Satir Coaching and Mentoring Program

We will share several experiential tools we have found helpful in the Satir Coaching and Mentoring Program. We have adapted/developed these tools to be effectively used in online training. Participants will not only learn the tools but experience them as well.

United States and Canada

Freeman, Miriam, Ph.D.

Sharon Loeschen, MSW, LCSW, SCMP Developer

Ginny Wong, RCC, ACS, MC, BSW, Satir Coaching and Mentoring Program Master Trainer

Link: What Would Virginia Do? Practicing Hope in Turbulent Times

We will explore the relevance and application of the Satir Growth Model to intervening in the current chaos occurring in many places in the world as a result of what Virginia termed the "Threat and Reward" hierarchical ways of viewing the world. Our exploration will be guided by the question "what would Virginia do?" to stand against the social injustices being perpetrated on vast numbers of vulnerable people around the world. We will consider how Virginia's wisdom and tools can provide a map for social justice work which sustains hope and effects positive change.

United States

and Canaca

Haitoglou , Darya, Ph.D.

Link: The Science of Hope: Global Research on the Satir Model and Its Expanding Legacy

This keynote offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of global research on the Virginia Satir Model. Based on over 20 years of peer-reviewed studies and a recent doctoral literature review, it explores how Satir’s tools—such as the Iceberg, Family Reconstruction, Congruence, and the Parts Party—are being validated and adapted across cultures, clinical settings, and integrative therapies. Participants will gain insight into the scientific foundations of Satir’s work, how it aligns with modern neuroscience and trauma-informed models, and how practitioners around the world are using her approach to foster hope, resilience, and transformation in families, communities, and organizations. This session blends research, real-world examples, and embodied practices, inviting all attendees to deepen their understanding of Satir’s legacy as both a science-based and soul-centered path of healing

United Kingdom

Jameson, Dr Patricia, Ph.D., National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Nurturing Parent Program Trainer/Consultant

Link: Empowerment, Self Esteem, Mutuality and Hope: Using the Satir Model to navigate both our internal and external worlds

This workshop is intended to engender hope through revisiting some of Virginia Satir’s foundational principles and ways of being. Participants will have the opportunity to revisit and discover anew Satir’s empowerment principles; her powerful ideas about self- esteem and self-worth and, most especially, how transformative self-love, self-care and believing in yourself are for healing and growth. So too, are knowing how to bring alive relationships that embody mutual empathy and grow from a soil of nurturance and congruence.

United States

Kennedy, Richard Psy.D.

Link: Attaining Peace Within During Turbulent Times Using Virginia Satir's Parts Model

In times of turbulence, an individual can strive to attain what Virginia Satir referred to as the state of “Peace Within.” My presentation explores how connecting with and becoming aware of Virginia’s 3 Universal Parts enables individuals to achieve her concept of the 3rd Birth and a deeper sense of inner peace. Acknowledging that many aspects of our environment lie beyond our control, I emphasize the importance of focusing on what we can influence. According to Virginia’s teachings, this includes cultivating the ability to recognize and choose among the internal voices or dialogues arising from our Parts. To help participants fully appreciate this potential, my focus is on fostering an understanding and awareness of the existence and growth of Virginia’s Universal Parts. Additionally, I discuss how the Self/IAM plays a crucial role in observing and deliberately selecting (3rd Birth) the voice to heed, ultimately guiding individuals toward greater “Peace Within.”

United States

Novak, Sandy, MS, MA, LPC

Lyu Yue, Master, Faculty of BSCMC

Link: Is Hope an Experience, a Belief, or Energy? Learning About Hope Through the Five Icebergs

In this experiential workshop, participants will explore what hope is, what the 5 icebergs are, and their relationship to hope. The workshop will weave between experiencing, sharing in triads, listening to brief lectures, sharing in the large group, meditation, and

self -exploration.

United States and China

Provo, Dr. Carol E., Ph.D.

LinkSurviving Narcissistic Abuse: How the Satir Model Gives Hope, Peace, and Understanding

The Impact of Trauma and Emotional Injury is a common topic of discussion in therapeutic circles, whether its familiarity comes through our own healing process or the work we choose to do with clients. In this presentation, I would like to discuss how after many years of clinical study on Cluster B Personality Disorders and my work with clients, the Satir Model demonstrates how we can give hope, peace, and understanding to those who desperately need solutions.

United States

Qiang, Dr Wang (Karl), Doctor

Enhancing Counselors' Skills in Adolescent Depression Counseling

1. Requirements for Counselors in the AI Era.

2. Features of the First Satir Model Training for Adolescent Depression Counseling Skills.

3. The Boosting Effect of the First Satir Model Training for Adolescent Depression Counseling Skills on Counselors' Confidence and Skills.

4. The Counselor's Self-Growth is the Ceiling of Counseling Ability.

5. Becoming a Counselor with Mission and Responsibility.

China

Steiner, Ann, Ph.D., MFT, CGP, AGPA-F

Action Gives us Hope: How the Therapist's Professional Will Can Help

This workshop empowers participants to prepare for all kinds of absences. Preparing for absences can increase our hope by relieving us from worry about what will happen when we are unavailable. As Virginia taught us, our power lies in how we respond. Did you know that the Ethics Codes for every discipline require that you have a Professional Will? This workshop offers tools to create a backup team, and ways to minimize the impact of your absence on your clients, loved ones, colleagues, and community. All levels of experience are welcome!

United States

Wang, (Ann), Bachelor

Link: Mandala and Connection with the Inner Self

1. Create a mandala and move from the outside to the inside to experience the state of your own self, the parts, and the relationship between the two.

2. Enter each part of the mandala based on self-awareness to increase awareness and self-assessment of the parts.

3. Explore the origin, function, intention, and impact of the parts.

4. Promote the connection, change, consolidation, and integration of each part through the mandala system.

5. Unleash life energy and make choices to manage each part of the mandala.

China

Wieprecht, Eva, Masters

Matias Ortola, Musician

Link: Where The Body Goes The Mind Will Follow

"Knowledge is only rumor until it's in the muscle"

In this highly experiential workshop, I invite you to come on a somatic journey with me that allows the mind to take a break and the wisdom-body-mind to take a lead. As the developer of the somatic movement practice, we explore many simple guided practices as well as open floor movement activities to nurture self-esteem, congruence and strengthen self-steering competencies. You will learn Satir concepts through the filter of embodied practices and movement activities.

Germany

Wong, Ginny, Masters

Hettie Zhong, Masters, Certified PQ Coach, Satir Coaching and Mentoring Coach

Link: Nurture Hope in Parenting: Integrating PQ (Passion Quotient Based on Reiss Motivation Profile) and Satir Coaching and Mentoring based on Satir Model

In this experiential and interactive workshop, we explore the integration of PQ (big data-based motivation science, Reiss Motivation Profile by Steven Reiss and the Satir Coaching and Mentoring Program developed by Sharon Loeschen (experiential approach) to bridge the gap between rational analysis and deep emotional transformation. Through a compelling story, participants will experience how PQ's data-driven insights uncover motivation patterns, while Satir's humanistic approach nurtures emotional validation and inner transformation and nurtures hope.

Using Satir's validation skills, we will engage participants in exercises that help them recognize, affirm, and connect with their passion on a deeper level. By blending rational motivation science with experiential growth, this workshop provides a unique pathway to personal and professional transformation with hope. Participants will leave with practical tools to validate themselves and others, enhance self-awareness, and integrate these insights into their personal and work.

Canada and China

Xia Xiaoqin (Lisa), Masters

Link: Satir Sand Tray Therapy and Expanded Application for Psychological and Behavioral Intervention in Chinese Elementary School Students

- Introduce the main components of Satir Sand tray Therapy (Satir, NSST, embodiment, and Chinese philosophy).

- Present the current psychological status of Chinese elementary school students.

- Share the effectiveness of Satir Sand tray Therapy in intervening with elementary school students.

- Share the extended applications based on the research outcomes of Satir Sand tray Therapy's psychological intervention for Chinese elementary school students (Teachers, parents, classmates, psychological committee members)

China

Rain Runyu Yang, Masters

Darren KinWah Lai

Link: A Dialogue: Creating Hope to Enhance Individual and Organizational Productivity by Satir Coaching Inside Out in Challenging Economic Times

Satir Coaching Inside Out developed by experienced Organizational Coach Rain Yang, this unique model has already led two teams to outstanding success, helping them achieve the No. 1 market share in China. This workshop offers you the opportunity to explore and apply these insights to your own personal, team and professional growth. By embracing this approach, you will not only enhance efficiency in business but also embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Whether you’re looking to elevate your leadership skills, empower your team, or create lasting change, this workshop will provide you with the tools and inspiration to achieve your goals.

China

Youhong Tu (Hettie), Masters

Linda Lucas, MA, LCPC, LPC, Director of Training for Satir Institute of the Pacific

Link: Working with Parts and Becoming Whole

We are made of different parts inside like family members in a family system. Every part of me has a role, emotions, beliefs, and yearnings. Sometimes parts contradict each other, argue with each other, and even hurt our vulnerable parts which parallels to how people interaction happens in a family system. Working with our parts assists us to explore, discover, learn, and grow through the therapeutic processing of parts and connecting with our Self energy. Satir parts workshop will help you to identify our inner parts and learn how we relate to our disliked parts and facilitate the positive protective intention and resources of disliked parts and get deeper understanding of disliked part regarding the role, function, and belief and yearning. We facilitate the integration of disliked parts and become whole.

China and United States

YUNG TSANG Sun May Grace (Grace YUNG), Ph.D.

The Use of Guided Imagery in the Counseling Processes

A brief introduction of Guided Imagery. Facilitate discussion on participants' use of Guided Imagery. Introducing the use of Guided Imagery in the counselling processes: structured guided imagery, semi-structured guided imagery, and non-structured guided imagery.

Hong Kong

Xia Xiaoqin (Lisa), Masters

Link: Satir Sand Tray Therapy and Expanded Application for Psychological and Behavioral Intervention in Chinese Elementary School Students

- Introduce the main components of Satir Sand tray Therapy (Satir, NSST, embodiment, and Chinese philosophy).

- Present the current psychological status of Chinese elementary school students.

- Share the effectiveness of Satir Sand tray Therapy in intervening with elementary school students.

- Share the extended applications based on the research outcomes of Satir Sand tray Therapy's psychological intervention for Chinese elementary school students (Teachers, parents, classmates, psychological committee members)

China

XiaoMin Zhou (Amy), Bachelor

Link: Family Travel with the Satir Model: Designing Personalized Itineraries to Foster Adolescent Growth

This workshop aims to integrate the core principles of the Satir Model to guide educators and parents in designing personalized travel itineraries for families, with a particular focus on the psychological needs and development of adolescents. Through experiential exercises and interactions, participants will learn how to identify the needs and preferences of family members, especially adolescents, and utilize modern tools and resources to create travel plans that cater to both the family's overall needs and individual differences.

Canada