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Bowen Family Systems Theory: Theory & Application
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Cooper et al. (2023) Exploring changes in family functioning when a child participates in a School-Based Filial Therapy program
Digital downloadUsing Bowen theory as the guiding theoretical framework, this article presents a research project that examines the impact of children’s participation in School Based Filial Therapy upon family functioning. Keywords: Bowen Family Systems Theory, fam
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M. Palombi (2018) From Gestalt Therapy to Family Systems- How Theoretical Frameworks Inform Clinical
Digital downloadThis article describes the author’s transition from a Gestalt psychotherapy framework informed by attachment theory and developmental theories to Bowen family systems theory when working with a client. Keywords: Bowen Family Systems Theory, gestalt
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V. Harrison (2013) A Wider Lens: Bowen Theory and a Natural Systems View of Symptoms
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B. Fraser, L. MacKay and L. Pease (2010) Interview with Michael Kerr
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J. Brown (2008) Is Bowen Theory Still Relevant in the Family Therapy Field?
Digital downloadThis 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
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Bowen Family Systems Theory: Supervision
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H. Donnelly and M. Gosbee (2009) Family of Origin Supervision in the Workplace: Impacts on Therapist and Team Functioning
Digital downloadThrough 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
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L. MacKay and J. Brown (2014) Collaborative Approaches to Family Systems Supervision - Differentiation of Self
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Bowen Family Systems Theory: Family and Couple Therapy
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J. Brown (2023) Making sense of the parenting ‘soft/hard split’
Digital downloadThis article explores the common parenting style tension around nurture versus limit-setting evident when working with families with a symptomatic child.
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L. Errington (2022) Tracking Emotional Process in Relationship Interactions Using Sequences
Digital downloadThis paper explores the clinical application of tracking sequences in family therapy with a particular focus on Bowen family systems theory. It considers the similarities and differences of a Bowen theory-informed approach
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J. Brown and J. Wright (2010) Inviting Each Partner out of the Fusion: Bowen Family Systems Theory and Couple Therapy
Digital downloadThis article explores fusion in couples, and considers the goals of therapy when working with couples from a Bowen theory approach Keywords: Bowen family systems theory, couple therapy, fusion
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J. Brown (2008) We Don’t Need Your Help, But Will You Please Fix Our Children?
Digital downloadThis paper will draw from parents’ feedback in two cases in an effort to shed some light on the conditions that may facilitate a parent’s willingness to consider looking at their own contribution to the circular relationship patterns
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D. Papero (2014) Assisting the Two-person System: An Approach Based on the Bowen Theory
Digital downloadThis paper reviews basic concepts of the Bowen theory and describes their role in guiding the clinical approach to the disturbed two-person relationship using a systems rather than conventional cause-and-effect therapy lens.
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Bowen Family Systems Theory: Family of Origin
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M. Palombi (2016), Separations - A Personal Account of Bowen Family Systems
Digital downloadThis paper offers a personal account of a therapists own family of origin research. It explores the impact of separations from parents, nuclear family, and extended family through a Bowen family systems theory perspective.
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J. Brown (2008) Going Home Again: A Family of Origin Approach to Individual Therapy
Digital downloadDive into the Bowen systems approach to explore generational influences in your family. Gain insights to constructively understand interactions and foster healthier relationships across generations.
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Bowen Family Systems Theory: Grief and Trauma
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J. Brown (2012) Bowen Family Systems and Grief
Digital downloadThis 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.
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L. MacKay (2012) Trauma and Bowen Family Systems Theory: Working with Adults Who were Abused as Children
Digital downloadThis paper combines the family systems approach and recent brain research to trauma. It considers how post trauma symptoms are viewed as part of the ‘family emotional process’ even when traumatic events have emanated from outside the family system
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