Mankind's greatest achievements have come about by talking, and its greatest failures by not talking.The Secrets of Satir: Collected Sayings of Virginia Satir, 1991
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Virginia Satir was a pioneering American therapist known for her groundbreaking work in family therapy. She is celebrated for developing innovative techniques to improve communication and understanding within families, revolutionizing the field of psychotherapy.
1916–1988·lived 72 years
Mankind's greatest achievements have come about by talking, and its greatest failures by not talking.The Secrets of Satir: Collected Sayings of Virginia Satir, 1991
Problems are not the problem; coping is the problem.The New Peoplemaking, p. 15, 1988
We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.The New Peoplemaking, p. 92, 1988
Every word, facial expression, gesture, or action on the part of a parent gives the child some message about self-worth. It is sad that so many parents don't realize what messages they are sending.
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.The New Peoplemaking, p. 45, 1988
That’s all 5 quotes by Virginia Satir.