Elevator Systems - Bowen Family Systems Theory S2 PreSeason Episode
Welcome to season two of Elevator Systems!
This pre-season episode gives an introduction to the eight concepts of Bowen family systems theory which will be the focus of season two. Each episode will involve an elevator pitch, examples, useful resources, and questions for further thinking on each of the eight concepts which Dr. Bowen developed from his observations of human functioning.
Dixie Vandersluys is the creator and host of Elevator Systems and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She currently lives in Manitoba, Canada where she has an online private practice and enjoys pursuing further education, including three years of post-graduate training with Living Systems. Dixie is a member of the faculty of Living Systems Counselling and Training.
Katie White is a couple and family therapist who has been working clinically for over 20 years in the US, Australia and now in Vancouver, Canada. She has been studying and using Bowen Theory in her work and family life for 12 years. She is the Executive Director of Living Systems, where she also teaches and supervises trainees, as well as having a private practice for individuals, couples and families.
Resources:
Dr. Bowen “Chalk Talks”: https://www.thebowencenter.org/bowen-theory-vids
Bowen Center and Living Systems descriptions of 8 concepts:
https://www.thebowencenter.org/introduction-eight-concepts
https://livingsystems.ca/bowen-theory/
Amie Post Differentiation episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaaEbWwT9Qs
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Living Systems Counselling and Training provides educational material for those interested in learning more about Bowen family systems theory:
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.