Bowen, M. (1976) Theory in the practice of psychotherapy. In P. J. Guerin, Jr. (ed.) Family therapy: theory and practice(pp. … More
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Literature Review
Bowen’s theory of family system has been supported by numerous empirical researches, especially in the concept of differentiation of self. Bowen … More
How the Model Views Problems
The model analyzes five concepts regarding individualization and family relationships, and how we interact with one another in a family … More
How Change Occurs
Change occurs when each family member becomes aware of their role in relation to the problem/s. Bowen believed it is … More
Role of Therapist
The role of a therapist utilizing the Bowen based theory is to reduce anxiety among the family members and increase … More
Techniques and Interventions
Bowen does not have much of a technique, his goal was more concerned with ensuring the families were differentiated (Brown, … More
Key Concepts
Bowen discovered and practiced several concepts. The following concepts are described by Michael Kerr (2000). Triangle is described as … More
Historical Information and Background on Theory and Founders
Dr. Murray Bowen was born in Tennessee and his family had been living there since the Revolution (Kerr, 2000). He … More
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