But Really, How Are You?

Episode 22: Coming back to yourself: Satir psychology with Jennifer Nagel

November 08, 2020 CoryAnn Kleinhaus Episode 22
But Really, How Are You?
Episode 22: Coming back to yourself: Satir psychology with Jennifer Nagel
Show Notes

In this episode, we learn about the Satir method of psychology, created by Virginia Satir. A pioneer in the the field, Satir took a different approach to family dynamics and became known known as the “Mother of Family Therapy.” 
 
Jennifer Nagel is an amazing psychologist who has had a leading role in the Satir Institute of the Pacific and other Satir networks. In this episode, Jennifer discusses how we develop our belief system and how this impacts our everyday experiences. She talks about ways to come back into our own self—how to become more in touch with our own feelings and what our body is telling us. 
 
We also discuss how to recognize  your belief systems and how to understand how it fits in today’s world. Jennifer shares about the Iceberg Model, where most of our understanding of self is beneath the surface. We hope this episode will help you get more in touch with yourself.
 
Key Takeaways

  • A little about her and the work she’s doing
  • What the Satir model is and what makes it different
  • What it means to tap into one’s self
  • How to recognize when you’re not connected to yourself
  • What the Satir patterns of coping are
  • Different types of coping
  • Other ways people cope
  • What it means to allow the body to “speak”
  • What the iceberg metaphor in the Satir model is all about
  • What it means for feelings to have “feelings”
  • How to take ownership of your experiences rather than blaming others
  • How the iceberg metaphor plays out in real life
  • How to connect with yourself
  • How to learn to tap into your body
  • How to understand yourself more
  • How to work through different beliefs and influences
  • How being connected can help you make wise decisions
  • Why gratitude is so important
  • What it means when you’re congruent
  • What the alternative to coping is
  • Resources and books she recommends

 
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Books

 
Jennifer Nagel Bio: 
Jennifer Nagel, MA, RCC has extensive training in the Satir Model and has been leading training for a diversity of groups including therapists, educators, school programs, community groups, at-risk adolescents, therapeutic programs, non-profit organizations and corporate groups. She has presented many workshops and training programs internationally, and works regularly in Canada, China, and Kenya.