Virginia Satir, author, family therapist, and researcher, has spent many years studying families, is. Satir said, “It is clear to me that the family is a microcosm of the world.

Virginia Satir, author, family therapist, and researcher, has spent many years studying families, is. Satir said, “It is clear to me that the family is a microcosm of the world. To understand the world, we can study the family.”

Many dynamics are going on in a family. Throughout these family dynamics, things constantly change, so there must be constant communication, so everyone knows what is happening. The same goes for friendships and love. In this discussion, we will explore aspects of all these relationships.

Step 1 – Read the Family Dinner Project 

Step 2 – Watch the TedTalk Skills for Healthy Relationships

Step 3 – Do the Four actions listed in Step 3. See the module for details. 

QUESTIONS:

Virginia Satir, who spent many years studying families, said, “It is clear to me that the family is a microcosm of the world. To understand the world, we can study the family.”

Many dynamics are going on in a family. Throughout these family dynamics, things constantly change, so there must be constant communication, so everyone knows what is happening. Family structure, traditions, and meals are essential in how families communicate, spend time together, and pass on culture. Relationships are also maintained and grown with occasional tools or exercises. To support this,

a) Identify and describe a family ritual (a family interaction, tradition, or celebration) that defines your family and what it means to you.

b) From The Dinner Project, share two ideas/concepts you have learned that can improve meals with family, friends, or loved ones.

2. From the TedTalk Skills for Healthy Relationships, share two ideas/concepts you can use to maintain healthy relationships.

3. In Step 3, you learned about an exercise used by many organizations, therapists, schools, and more to help their workers, clients, students, and employees communicate better. 

a) Share what you learned from the videos and information that has helped you understand the importance of this communication process to improve your relationship and your results from your DTR sharing. 

b) Share your experience using the DTR with a chosen partner and if you felt it opened communication or not.

c) Any challenges? Please explain.

d) Would you use DTR again? Why or Why Not?