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by Virginia Satir

A poem by a therapist and teacher affirms the uniqueness and worth of the individual

Genres: Psychology, Poetry, Self Help, Personal Growth

64 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1975

About the author

Virginia Satir (1916 – 1988) was an American author and psychotherapist, known especially for her approach to family therapy and her work with Systemic Constellations. She is widely regarded as the "Mother of Family Therapy" Her most well-known books are Conjoint Family Therapy, 1964, Peoplemaking, 1972, and The New Peoplemaking, 1988.

She is also known for creating the Virginia Satir Change Process Model, a psychological model developed through clinical studies. Change management and organizational gurus of the 1990s and 2000s embrace this model to define how change impacts organizations.

Reviews

[Susan B · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was torn between giving this 2 or 3 stars; unfortunately no option for 2.5. It's really no more than a gift book made up of a single poem strung out over several pages. Presents the concept that we own ourselves - our bodies, our thoughts, our choices, our feelings - and we can create the life we want. Could be a good gift for the person who needs esteem-building.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The words of this poem are absolutely beautiful, relevant, and uplifting. It's an inspiring quick read on the topic of self-esteem and self-acceptance. I first read this book/poem in high school many years ago, and it's one that stays in my heart even still.

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational and the quickest self help book in existence. Simply calls one back into focus.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've been told that Satir is an important person to read when learning about family therapy, so I was excited to find this book laying around my internship. I should have been alerted that it wasn't what I was looking for by how short it was - this is a book of poetry, not a book of family therapy techniques and theories.

That being said, I enjoyed the poem (even given my limited knowledge and exposure to poetry) and can see how it would be useful in a therapeutic setting.

[Janice Workman · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a great book to have on the shelf - especially for difficult times - it focuses on the positive for each one reading it. Written in a simple poem style, it foregoes $5 words and addresses various issues. It is kept on my shelf and reading it today helped with certain issues I am dealing with. I know it may not be for everybody, but you don't know unless you give it a read.

[Noah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this poem every morning. It is a call to improve and engineer yourself for the future, and a gentle reminder that you are enough as you are in this moment. Satir’s tenderness for all humanity is evident. And her kindness towards them is even more profound.

[Belle Hsu · Rating 3 out of 5]

In my ThetaHealing class I was recommended this book from my instructor.
This works as a tool for self-love and words of affirmations.
There isn't a lot of pages.
These words are good references in ThetaHealing sessions.

[Olivia S · Rating 5 out of 5]

This poem is so important in a world where social media is making us doubt ourselves and feel not good enough a lot of the time!

[Juan Pablo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hermoso

[Michelle Beese · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful work on the issue of self-esteem.

[Samia · Rating 2 out of 5]

short and sweet...short and sweet. ;)

[Ganesh Prasad]

seems good book

[Navila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy bonito poema, la verdad si me llegó súper corto el poema pero con un gran y poderoso mensaje que todo el mundo debería leer para recordarte lo mucho que vales en esta vida. ❤️🤩