This podcast episode looks at the concept of triangles, a relationship pattern in Bowen family systems theory that describes the interaction of more than two people in relationship. 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 andAdolescent Mental Health – from Helplessness to Hope.”

Resources:

Jenny Brown, Growing Yourself Up

Parent Hope Project: here

Harriet Lerner, The Dance of Anger

Roberta Gilbert, The Eight Concepts of Bowen Theory

Peter Titleman, Triangles

Bowen Center, The Basics Series

Bowen training networks across the globe:

https://www.thebowencenter.org/network-programs

Dr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice

TIME STAMPS:

Pitch - 2:15

Examples - 7:15

Usefulness - 19:30

Takeaway - 27:35

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#murraybowen #relationship #family #triangles

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 used from this podcast is used at your own risk.

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