This podcast episode looks at the relationship pattern of distance in Bowen family systems theory from avoiding eye contact to cutting people out of one’s life. 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. Jenny Brown has worked in child and family mental health and family therapy since the 1980s as a trainer, supervisor, author and researcher. She is the Emeritus Executive Director of the Family Systems Institute Sydney and currently directs the Family Systems Practice and the Parent Hope Project. Jenny has published widely, including the best-selling book “Growing Yourself Up”, and the newly published “Facilitating Parent Agency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health – from Helplessness to Hope.”

Resources:

Jenny Brown, Growing Yourself Up

Parent Hope Project: here

Harriet Lerner, The Dance of Intimacy

Harriet Lerner, The Dance of Connection

Robert Creech, Family Systems and Congregational Life

Notes of a Biology Watcher: here

Dr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice

TIME STAMPS:

Pitch - 2:30

Examples - 8:30

Usefulness - 17:45

Takeaway - 30:00

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#murraybowen #relationship #family

#distance #closeness #cutoff #discomfort

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 from this podcast is used at your own risk.