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

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 doingWhat the Satir model is and what makes it differentWhat it means to tap into one’s selfHow to recognize when you’re not connected to yourselfWhat the Satir patterns of coping areDifferent types of copingOther ways people copeWhat it means to allow the body to “speak”What the iceberg metaphor in the Satir model is all aboutWhat it means for feelings to have “feelings”How to take ownership of your experiences rather than blaming othersHow the iceberg metaphor plays out in real lifeHow to connect with yourselfHow to learn to tap into your bodyHow to understand yourself moreHow to work through different beliefs and influencesHow being connected can help you make wise decisionsWhy gratitude is so importantWhat it means when you’re congruentWhat the alternative to coping isResources and books she recommends

 
Links 

Jennifer Nagel Counselling Website - https://www.jennifernagelcounselling.comVirginia Satir - https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/the-mother-of-family-therapy-virginia-satir/Satir Institute of the Pacific - https://satirpacific.org/Virginia Satir Global Network - https://satirglobal.org/

 
Books

Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos by Jennifer Nagel - https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Muck-Finding-Grace-Chaos/dp/1775308405The Satir Model: Family Therapy and Beyond by Virginia Satir - https://www.amazon.com/Satir-Model-Family-Therapy-Beyond/dp/0831400781Peoplemaking by Virginia Satir - https://www.amazon.com/Peoplemaking-Condor-Books-Virginia-Satir/dp/0285648721

 
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.