Humanistic, Experiential, Systemic Therapies

Virginia Satir

Satir Process Systemic Therapy

The reason the Satir method works so well is due to its focus on the potential for change and growth, personal skills, and hope. Focusing only on the disorder or the surface issue doesn’t solve the issue. Instead, encouraging individuals to take charge of how they see situations and how they can help themselves overcome previous events. This then equips them to handle new events, however stressful, in healthy ways. When past events are dealt with properly, their current behavior and attitude will change as a result, which can positively affect the relationships they have.

Humanistic Theory

Humanistic therapy describes a range of different types of therapy that focus on a person as an individual with unique potential and abilities. Instead of concentrating on what is wrong with people, this type of therapy is more focused on helping them overcome their difficulties through personal growth.

Humanistic therapy grew out of humanistic psychology, a perspective that stresses that people are innately good. This approach tends to be more holistic and looks at the whole person rather than just a single area of a person’s life. By emphasizing a person’s skills and positive characteristics, it encourages people to heal and find personal fulfillment.