8 quotes
"Adolescents are not monsters. They are just people trying to learn how to make it among the adults in the world, who are probably not so sure themselves."
- Virginia Satir
Awareness
"Life is not the way it is supposed to be. It is the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference."
- Virginia Satir
Courage
"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."
- Virginia Satir
Self-esteem
"We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth."
- Virginia Satir
Connection to Earth
"So much is asked of parents, and so little is given."
- Virginia Satir
Responsibility
"We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us."
- Virginia Satir
Empowerment
"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."
- Virginia Satir
Family
"Life is not the way it’s supposed to be, it’s the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference."
- Virginia Satir
Adaptation