The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast
Episode 288: An Interview with Dr. Kathleen Smith (Part 1 of 4)
Jul 22, 2024
Dr. Kathleen Smith, therapist and author, discusses her journey into Bowen Theory and the value of family of origin work. She explores automatic responses influenced by family dynamics and stresses the importance of curiosity and self-management in family conversations.
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Quick takeaways
- Dr. Kathleen Smith emphasizes the importance of doing personal family of origin work for self-discovery and growth.
- Recognizing and interrupting automatic patterns rooted in family dynamics can lead to healthier relationships and personal development.
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Discovery of Bowen Theory and Family of Origin Work
Dr. Kathleen Smith shares how she delved into Bowen theory during her time as a grad student, exploring family systems and relationships. She recounts her journey of internship at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and the requirement to engage in family of origin work, which involved creating a family diagram and deep introspection. Through this process, she discovered patterns in her own family dynamics and embraced the theory's perspective on human behavior.
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