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Select Virginia Satir Quotations

So much is asked of parents, and so little is given.
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Problems are not the problem; coping is the problem.
Virginia Satir

Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Day, Growth, Maintenance, Need, Survival