Sharon Loeschen and the Virginia Satir Coaching and Mentoring Program

01/22/24 • 30 min

The Virginia Satir Podcast: Exploring Satir's Legacy

In this episode, we have the privilege of delving into Sharon Loeschen's profound journey. She will share her experiences working alongside Virginia Satir and how she pioneered the immensely successful Satir Coaching and Mentoring program. In collaboration with Ginny Wong, Miriam Freeman, and other esteemed colleagues, the coaching and mentoring program boasts trained coaches and mentors actively engaged in 21 countries across the globe.

For more information about the coaching and mentoring program, visit https://satirglobal.org/the-satir-coaching-and-mentoring-specialist-program/

For more information about the coaching and mentoring program, visit https://satirglobal.org/the-satir-coaching-and-mentoring-specialist-program/

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Stephen Buckbee and Virginia Satir's Self-Mandala

Our guest, Stephen Buckbee, has not only worked closely with the legendary Virginia Satir but has dedicated his life to spreading awareness of her groundbreaking therapeutic approach. Today, he shares his unique insights, experiences, and his unwavering commitment to carrying forward Satir's legacy.

Stephen's journey is a remarkable one, filled with invaluable encounters and profound learnings from his time alongside Virginia Satir. His journey is a testament to the enduring impact of Satir's work on relationships, communication, and personal growth.

In this episode, Stephen will not only shed light on his remarkable experiences working with Virginia Satir but also delve into one of his favorite assessment tools, the Satir Self-Mandala.

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A Conversation with Jean McClendon: Discussing the Self-Esteem Maintenance Tool Kit, Family Maps, Family Reconstructions, and her mark in the Satir world

Today’s guest, Jean McClendon, is a licensed clinical social worker, licensed marriage and family therapist, and AAMFT-approved supervisor. Jean maintains a thriving multi-service private practice in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and her journey in the Satir world and the field of family therapy is nothing short of extraordinary.

What sets Jean apart is her nearly two-decade mentorship by none other than the late Virginia Satir herself. Jean McClendon is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost practitioners and trainers of Satir's Transformative Model.

Throughout her career, Jean has crisscrossed the globe, applying the Satir Growth Model to diverse contexts, situations, countries, and cultures. Her work has touched countless lives, and she is celebrated as a Satir Global Network 'Living Treasure'.

In her consulting practice, Jean has lent her expertise to a wide array of industries, from family-owned businesses to high-tech corporations, hospitals to governmental agencies. She is a sought-after guide for team and leadership development, conflict resolution, transition management, and change leadership.

In today’s episode, Jean discusses her belief that increasing self and system esteem can have a profound impact on the health, relationships, and performance of individuals, families, and organizations. Her unique ability to grasp universal human needs and vulnerabilities makes her an effective agent for planned change in systems of all sizes and kinds.

I invite you to join me in a conversation with Jean McClendon—a guardian of the Virginia Satir legacy, a champion of human potential, and an unwavering advocate for healthier relationships and thriving individuals.