This podcast episode examines the four relationship patterns described in Bowen family systems theory,

focusing especially on the pattern of conflict. 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.

Dr. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and writer who lives in Washington, DC. Her books include

Everything Isn't Terrible and True to You: A Therapist's Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being

Yourself. She is an associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and

author of the popular newsletter, The Anxious Overachiever.

Resources:

Resources:
Kathleen Smith newsletter,  “Let’s Play Family Anxiety Bingo”
https://theanxiousoverachiever.substa...
Honeybee Democracy: https://tinyurl.com/2s4t8ks5
Dr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice: https://tinyurl.com/5yhxmna9
Dr. Michael Kerr,  Family Evaluation: https://shorturl.at/QBpEu
Dr. Michael Kerr, Bowen Theory Secrets: https://shorturl.at/a0Y9k
Kathleen Smith, Everything Isn’t Terrible:  https://shorturl.at/uxl9l
Kathleen Smith, True To You: https://shorturl.at/5qyUT

TIME STAMPS:

Pitch - 3:05

Examples - 9:00

Usefulness - 22:30

Takeaway - 25:30

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