To live more fully...

Do you sometimes wonder if there might be a little bit more to you than you might be aware? When you were young, did you say, "I'll never do that when I'm grown up," but now find yourself doing it anyway? Would you like to see your family ... your workmates ... yourself ... in a more positive light? What about having a better sense of where you might be going in life?

We put on workshops that can help you look at life in a new way.  Join us on a shared but unique voyage of discovery into the wonderful being that is you.

The Centre

The Satir Learning Centre of OttawaUnder the leadership of Dr. Janet Christie-Seely, the Satir Learning Centre of Ottawa presents workshops that teach you methods that help you choose, at a very deep personal level, how you react to what life presents you each day, every minute.  A core principle of the Satir method is "congruent" communication, a style of communicating that allows people to give honest expression to their thoughts and feelings while ensuring that their verbal and non-verbal messages are in accord, or congruent.

Virginia Satir

Virginia Satir Virginia Satir (1916-1988) was a pioneer in family systems therapy and an inspiration to generations of family therapists.  The Satir Model helps people rediscover their essential value through exercises that encourage self-awareness and personal growth.  Her legacy is a vibrant network of therapists and lay people who continue to be involved in the Virginia Satir Global Network or in the Satir Institutes worldwide.

Upcoming workshops

Workshop: See your life and your family through a new lens

Let's take a look around...

Become aware of the power you have to reshape your life.

Learn why you repeatedly experience the same challenges in your professional and personal relationships.

Learn to transform anger, hurt, and fear into energy for a positive future.

See how family patterns through the generations impact your life now.

Improve the communications within your family.

Come to an engaging and transformational weekend workshop for individuals and families based on the work of pioneer family-systems therapist Virginia Satir.  Learn tools for self-discovery, raising self-esteem, and relating to others.

Date(s) and time(s): 
Friday, 23 April 2010 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Date(s) and time(s): 
Saturday, 24 April 2010 - 9:00am - 9:00pm
Date(s) and time(s): 
Sunday, 25 April 2010 - 9:00am - 7:00pm
Leader(s): 
Janet Christie-Seely, MD, MSc, FCFP

Intro: See your life and your family through a new lens

At the beginning of April, the Centre will hold a free introductory session about the upcoming workshop, See your life and your family through a new lens.  At this session, we will give you an overview of what will be covered, along with some techniques that you can take away that will let you understand yourself and others better.

Location and Date:  to be determined

If you're interested in attending, please contact us and we will let you know when the location and date have been set.

Leader(s): 
Janet Christie-Seely, MD, MSc, FCFP