

Elevator Systems S1Ep1 Systems Thinking with Dave Galloway
Sep 4, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Dave Galloway, a seasoned expert in Bowen Family Systems Theory, explores the concept of systems thinking and its relevance in emotional dynamics within families and workplaces. He highlights how interconnected relationships shape our experiences and decision-making. Galloway uses sports as a metaphor for navigating complex relationships, emphasizing personal responsibility and team dynamics. He encourages listeners to adopt a holistic view, reflecting on multiple perspectives for personal growth and improved relational understanding.
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Systems Thinking as Emotional Systems
- Systems thinking views groups as interrelated emotional systems rather than blaming one person.
- It highlights automatic emotional reactions and how all parts influence each other in a dynamic whole.
Subway Ride as Emotional Mobile
- Dave describes sensing nervousness on a subway trip affecting his emotional state.
- This illustrates how emotional states bounce back and forth in an interconnected system like a mobile.
Sports Team Analogy for Systems
- The sports analogy explains how a team's performance depends on all players and factors beyond blame.
- Individual responsibility in the system means working on personal functioning despite overall team outcome.