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The objective is to synthesize existing evidence on the Satir Model's role as a transformational therapy in clinical and community settings.

June 3, 2026

The Satir Model as a Systemic Transformational Approach: A Synthesis of Empirical and Conceptual Studies

Key Points

The objective is to synthesize existing evidence on the Satir Model's role as a transformational therapy in clinical and community settings.
Followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines to review literature and identify eligible studies.
Conducted thematic synthesis of 21 studies from 5923 records.
Identified four domains of change related to the Satir Model.
Found benefits in emotional regulation, self-worth, and coherence within intrapersonal processes.
Identified improvements in communication, attunement, and boundary reorganization in relational contexts.
Highlighted somatic mechanisms like sculpting and imagery as significant for transformation.

Abstract

The Satir Model (SM) is an experiential and systemic approach increasingly used across clinical and community contexts. Although research shows benefits for emotional resilience, self‑esteem, communication, and family functioning, no synthesis has examined how SM is described as a transformational systemic therapy. This review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines and identified 21 eligible studies from 5923 records. Using thematic synthesis, four interconnected domains of change were identified: intrapersonal processes (emotional regulation, self‑worth, coherence), relational and systemic processes (communication, attunement, boundary reorganization), experiential somatic mechanisms (sculpting, imagery, movement), and meaning‑ and identity‑level transformation (narrative reframing, existential clarity, cultural meaning). Together, these findings position SM as a holistic and culturally adaptable approach that facilitates multilayered change beyond symptom reduction. Future research should strengthen methodological rigor, operationalize core constructs, and examine long‑term and cross‑cultural outcomes.

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