This podcast episode discusses the family diagram which looks at the family across generations highlighting dates, facts, events, and the relationship patterns of Bowen family systems theory. 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.

Avrum Nadigel has been a marriage and family therapist for 25 years, and has completed postgraduate training in Bowen family systems theory. He is the author of three books, “Learning to Commit, “It Takes More than Love: A workbook for singles and couples” cowritten Dr. Aliza Israel, and “Where Would you Like to Start: A Master Therapist on Beginning Psychotherapy with families” cowritten with the late Dr. David Freeman. Avrum has

co-produced two podcasts: “Pop Parenting” and “The Love Examined Playlist” podcasts.

Resources:

Avrum Nadigel’s website and book links: https://www.nadigel.com

Jack Butler, Ed., The Origins of Family Psychotherapy

Dr. Michael Kerr, Family Evaluation

Victoria Harrison, The Family Diagram and Family Research book

Timeline App:

Patrick Stinson Family Diagram App:

Living Systems Family of Origin workshop

TIME STAMPS:

Pitch - 2:15

Examples - 11:45

Usefulness - 19:30

Takeaway - 30:10

#bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #murraybowen #relationship

#family #familydiagram #genogram #familytree #familyhistory

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

https://livingsystems.ca/

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.