Satir Institute of the Galilee
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF EXPRESSIVE ARTS
HISTORY:
Dr. Nitza Broide-Miller has been training with Virginia Satir since 1976 in the USA. Her invariable dream was to bring the Satir Model to Israel. Since Virginia’s teaching in Israel in the 60ththere were few attempts to teach the Satir Model in Israel. Such was Stephen Buckbee and Bunny Duhl’s visit to Israel in 1996.
However, it wasn’t until Dr. John Banmen graciously agreed to come to Israel and give us a headstart in 2006 that we marked the beginning of the formal training process of the Satir Model (STST) in Israel. The first group was trained by Dr. John Banmen and Dr. Nitza Broide-Miller, with additional contributions by Kathleen Maki- Banmen.
Since 2006 this initial group continued training with Dr. Nitza Broide-Miller; fulfilling the equivalent requirements of Level One & Two. The first group of 18 graduates celebrated the completion of STST training in 2011.
Since 2011 several enrichment programs have been conducted by Dr. Nitza Broide-Miller including: Using the Satir Model in couple therapy, the use of self in therapy, Satir’s internal parts, the change process, dealing with trauma- the essence of trauma and its treatment, issues of betrayal and other topics.
Graduates of the training, alongside trainees have been meeting regularly, studying and expanding their knowledge of the model. The groups practice in triads deepening their understanding and skills of the various roles within the triad, specifically the roles of the therapist & the supervisor. The goal was to become more CONFIDENT, COMPETENT & CONGRUENT using the Satir Model.
The MISSION of the SATIR INSTITUTE OF THE GALILEE in the ISRAELI context:
- To spread the good intention and the harmony between people.
- To appreciate peoples’ resources & their ability to change and grow.
- To become more tolerable & peaceful towards ourselves & towards others.
- To promote peace within, peace between, and peace among.
- To apply Satir’s beliefs to various organizations.
The PURPOSE of the SATIR INSTITUTE OF THE GALILEE
To teach and train therapists and trainers in the spirit of Virginia Satir (1916-1988). As one of the leading and most influential family therapists of our time, she created her unique humanistic, systemic approach to treating families and individuals. Among other goals we aspire to:
- To promote the humanistic elements of the Satir Model.
- To learn to be more open & accepting of peoples’ differences.
- To enrich each other within healthy relationships.
ARGET PARTICIPANTS:
Psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, couples & family counselors, child & school counselors and educators, expressive arts therapists. Most participants have had training in family therapy.
CONTACTS:
- Dr. Nitza Broide-Miller – Founder of Satir Institute of Galilee, Chief trainer of the Satir Model around the world, Family therapist, Clinical psychologist & Dance therapist: nitzabro@sbcglobal.net
- Management Team: satirgalil@gmail.com
- Dr. Beth Nemesh – Family therapist and expressive arts & music therapist
- Ofra River, MA – Family therapist & dance therapist
- Dr. Shifra Dior – Psychologist, Director of EAP program in Israel