Placating�Position
is symbolized by being on bended knee positioning the body in either a begging
manner or protective manner. Variations include placing one hand over the heart
and the other outstretched with the hand cupped upward or the hand positioned as
if to deflect a blow.
Passive-aggressive�Position
is similar to placating but with one arm behind the back with the fingers
crossed.
Blaming�Symbolized
by a rigid stance, one arm straight with finger pointed and one hand on the hip.
Super-reasonable�position
clearly indicates lack of feeling, very much �in the head.� Variations could
be standing very straight and rigid with arms to the side, head slightly back. A
faint air of mental superiority helps accentuate this position.
Irrelevant�Generally
best demonstrated by erratic movement, body akimbo. Appearance would be one of
puzzlement, stupidity, foolishness, clumsiness, and befuddlement. The word goofy
might come to mind.
�1998
Ron Siddell. Adapted from the work of Virginia Satir