This is an interview between Tim Sitt and Linda Lucas, Program Director at the Satir Institute of the Pacific (SIP), about Tim’s work and experience with Virginia Satir’s work. We cover a variety of topics such as the impact of Virginia’s work and impact, Congruence, Melting the iceberg, and the metaphor of the tree. This conversation highlights Tim Sitt’s work and an upcoming workshop titled “Melting the Iceberg.” which you can learn more about through the link below:

https://satirpacific.org/event/melting-the-iceberg-expanding-and-evolving-the-satir-model-through-self-connection/

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0-10:00: Self-Connection Meditation 11:00 attempting to reconcile the level of hierarchy and seed. “Our differences are opportunities for growth.” Tim and Linda experienced disagreement and had the opportunity to practice what we had mutually learned about Virginia Satir’s work to help us reconcile those differences.

17:07 How did Virginia Satir’s work impact your life?

21:15 What does Virginia’s work have to offer people today?

23:55 we need new concepts to point to phenomenon and updating language to better point to the aliveness of Virginia’s work.

26:00 a discussion about congruence. Learning to value your nos.

28:25 The metaphor of the tree.

30:15 Virginia writings on Congruence. The universality of human beings which guarantee similarity and differences

. 34:00 - 38:20 til What Tim means by ‘melting the iceberg?”

43:00 a stronger theoretical frame will help people understand Virginia work and to take risks towards growth

45:23 Virginia’s discussion of the pot highlights a time where she defines self-esteem as the content of our consciousness. It is important to remember that the Self is more the space of the container rather than any specific content held within which can change or transform.

46:47 What can communities to express congruence?

48:50 the importance of creating healthy organizations.

Melting the Iceberg Workshop by Tim Sitt Hosted by the Satir Institute of the Pacfiic https://satirpacific.org/event/melting-the-iceberg-expanding-and-evolving-the-satir-model-through-self-connection/