Virginia counsels Linda, a woman who holds anger and resentment toward her mother (feels her mother is too critical). Using a "tableau" (guided skit), Satir helps Linda view her parents and mother's family of origin in a more understanding, compassionate way.

This enables the client to forgive her mother. This tape includes a follow-up interview (three years later) that shows the extensive and lasting impact of this therapeutic work.

 

You'll want to consider getting the book "Virginia Satir: Patterns of Her Magic"  by Steve Andreas (Item #086) as a companion to this video.  In the book, Steve Andreas breaks out and describes fully the language patterns and processes Virginia uses.  729D - DVD-R, 72 Minutes