The Family Life Cycle
https://livingsystems.ca/resources/elevator-systems-podcast/
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The Family Life Cycle, edited by Monica McGoldrick and Betty Carter, examines the stages of family development from a systems perspective.
The book explores how families transition through various life stages, such as marriage, parenthood, and aging, and the challenges and adjustments that accompany each phase.
It integrates Bowen family systems theory to understand how emotional processes and patterns influence family dynamics across generations.
The book provides insights into how families adapt to stress, manage conflict, and maintain cohesion throughout the life cycle.
It serves as a valuable resource for therapists and individuals seeking to understand and navigate the complexities of family life.
The book explores how families transition through various life stages, such as marriage, parenthood, and aging, and the challenges and adjustments that accompany each phase.
It integrates Bowen family systems theory to understand how emotional processes and patterns influence family dynamics across generations.
The book provides insights into how families adapt to stress, manage conflict, and maintain cohesion throughout the life cycle.
It serves as a valuable resource for therapists and individuals seeking to understand and navigate the complexities of family life.
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when discussing the young person's major family transition before marriage.


Dixie Van Der Sluis

S3 Ep 12 Launching with Erik Thompson
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to highlight the complexity of second marriages involving multiple family systems.


Katie White

S3 Ep 11 Stepfamilies with Kathleen Cotter Cauley
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, referring to the book for its insights on divorce.


Dixie Van Der Sluis

S3 Ep10 Divorce with Dr. Carrie Collier
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, Bowen writes the intro, discusses thinking about the family life cycle.


Katie White

S3 Preseason Episode - Bowen Theory & Relationships Across the Lifespan