The Family Systems Institute

J. Brown (2023) Making sense of the parenting ‘soft/hard split’

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This article explores the common parenting style tension around nurture versus limit-setting evident when working with families with a symptomatic child.

H. Donnelly and M. Gosbee (2009) Family of Origin Supervision in the Workplace: Impacts on Therapist and Team Functioning

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Through an anecdotal account based upon a trial this article examines Bowen’s Family of Origin Coaching’s usefulness to clinical supervision. Keywords: Supervision, Bowen Family Therapy, individual and workplace functioning, family of origin, clinic

J. Brown (2012) Bowen Family Systems and Grief

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This paper draws on Dr Murray Bowen’s family systems theory to consider different families manage the death of a member. Addressing how grief responses can vary for family members, and concludes with implications for counsellors and carers.

J. Brown (2008) Is Bowen Theory Still Relevant in the Family Therapy Field?

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This paper considers the common questions asked about the relevance and effectiveness of Bowen’s model and allow readers the opportunity to think for themselves about whether or not it has something to offer. Keywords: Bowen Family Therapy, family

B. Fraser, L. MacKay and L. Pease (2010) Interview with Michael Kerr

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