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This paper arises from a didactic and experiential workshop where the participants examined their 'problem' families and the characteristics the families possessed which the therapists did not like. These characteristics were explored and the participants came to an understanding of these 'problem' families. Blocks to creativity were discussed and the participants claimed their own 'blocks'. Style and presence of the therapist as a creative change agent was explored.

This article looks at the Tao of Vinia Satir which is exemplified by her apparent effortless manner of facilitating change with respect and congruence. She worked with the 'rejects' of the psychiatric community and was successfully able to make changes to their lives by contacting tbeir inner 'spirit' while loving them. Her apparently simple and respectful Tao of communication and ability to contact the life force accounted in part for the powerful transformations she made with individuals and large system. [ A h l e wph arurilrrblefitn rite Hanwth h x m e n t M i w y Setvice: 1800342-9678. E-mail d d m : get~t@@mwnh.mm] Wray Pascoe, PhD, is a family therapist with the Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Center, Community Child and Adolescmt Treatment Service, Winnipeg, Canada. He was a friend and student of Virginia Setir and incorporates her work into his therapy and teaching. [Havlolth atindacing entry me]: "lbe Tao of Viginia Salk One MM'S Rrspcctive" Rsca, Wmy. Co-puMirhcd simulbneoudy in Journal ofCorp/es m y (lh Haworth Rets, I r . ) %I. 6. Nos. US. I 996. pp. 13-I 8; and: Coqles ond fie m0 ofCo'ongrvcncc (at Bprbara lo BmdKls) The Ha& Press, Inc.. 1996. pp. 13-18. S i Q multipk cqka of chis mide ~t availrbk Ban ' Fhe Hawa(h Ouuncnf oclivny SRVia (I-&UL342.Sa7& 9m ~n .-5m pm 0 . E e l @nf@h-)

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