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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Discovering Bowen Theory
- Kathleen Smith became interested in Bowen Theory during graduate school.
- The Bowen Center required her to do family of origin work as part of their internship, which sparked her interest.
Limitations of Individual Focus
- Individual focus, like personality types or leadership styles, neglects our social nature.
- Overemphasis on individual aspects hinders a comprehensive understanding of human behavior.
Over-involvement and Distancing
- As an only child, Kathleen Smith tends to be over-involved or distant in relationships.
- She recognizes this pattern stems from her family of origin and seeks a third way to interact.