Elevator Systems - Bowen Family Systems Theory S2 Ep4 Multi-Generational Transmission Process with Dr. Carrie Collier
Jan 28, 2025
Dr. Carrie Collier, a researcher and lecturer specializing in Bowen Family Systems Theory, dives into the multi-generational transmission process. She explains how parents pass on emotional traits and maturity levels, affecting family dynamics today. Collier emphasizes the importance of understanding family history to navigate present relationships and avoid repeating past issues. She also explores the interplay between family systems and nature, promoting self-awareness and control in emotional responses. Listeners gain insights into leveraging their family narratives for healthier connections.
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Multigenerational Transmission
- Multigenerational transmission process describes how maturity and immaturity levels are passed down through generations.
- This "fixed amount" varies among offspring and originates from parents' own inherited levels.
Systemic Influence
- Multigenerational transmission shows how family systems influence individual responses to challenges across generations.
- It highlights how differentiation (maturity) is transmitted and varies among offspring due to fusion levels and parental focus.
Inherited Traits
- Dixie White explains multigenerational transmission through physical resemblance to her great-great grandmother.
- She emphasizes observing historical family facts to understand family functioning and differences across generations.