This podcast is the first of two episodes on the Bowen family system theory concept of differentiation of self. Part 1 looks specifically at the functioning of the emotional and intellectual systems within and between humans. Each guest will give a brief elevator pitch of this idea, along with examples, what they find important about the idea, and takeaway resources and ideas for further thinking.

Amie Post lives in Baltimore MD where she is a Marriage and Family Therapist and has a practice coaching, consulting and educating based on Bowen theory. She was recently named as the Interim CEO/President of the Center for Family Systems Theory of Western New York, and previously was the Executive Director at the Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County. She began studying Bowen theory in 2001 and is a member of the board of directors and on the faculty of the Bowen Center in Washington DC.

Resources:

Dr. Murray Bowen,⁠ Family Therapy in Clinical Practice⁠

Bowen theory coaches in Canada: ⁠here⁠

Bowen theory coaches around the world: ⁠here⁠

Kathleen Smith, ⁠Everything Isn’t Terrible⁠:

Kathleen Smith, ⁠True To You⁠:

TIME STAMPS:

Pitch - 2:00

Examples - 10:15

Usefulness - 21:00

Takeaway - 29:40

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Living Systems Counselling and Training provides educational material for those interested in learning more about Bowen family systems theory: ⁠here⁠

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is general information about Bowen family systems theory and is not considered the practice of counselling or therapy. The information presented are the views of the people who say them. Any information used from this podcast is used at your own risk.