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Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.
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I believe the greatest gift I can conceive of having from anyone is to be seen by them, heard by them, to be understood and touched by them.
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Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.
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Problems are not the problem; coping is the problem.
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We can learn something new anytime we believe we can.
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We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us.
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We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.

Biography

Virginia Satir (26 June 1916 - 10 September 1988) was a noted psychotherapist, known especially for her approach to family therapy. Her most well-known books are Conjoint Family Therapy, 1964, Peoplemaking, 1972, and The New Peoplemaking, 1988.

AVANTA is an international organization that carries on her work and promotes her approach to family therapy.

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* Brief biography at Avanta.net
* Brief biography at Webster University
* Satir Ottawa

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