The Eight Concepts of Bowen Theory

Gilbert, Dr. Roberta M

ISBN 10: 097634551X / ISBN 13: 9780976345510

Published by Leading Systems Press, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Eight Concepts of Bowen Theory
• Publisher: Leading Systems Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 097634551X
• ISBN 13: 9780976345510
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

"The Eight Concepts" is a clear and concise description of the basic concepts of Bowen family system theory. Beginning with the fundamental concept of the nuclear family as the emotional unit, the other concepts -- differentiation of self scale, triangles, cutoff, family projection process, multigenerational transmission process, sibling position, and emotional processes of society -- are explained as they evolve out of the fundamental concept of the emotional unit. The emphasis is clarity of presentation and purity of presentation of theory. Numerous citations to the writings of Dr. Bowen and experts who studied under Dr. Bowen are used to present the theory in as pure a form as possible in a short and easy-to-read book. The special sections in each chapter for parents, coaches and leaders bring each concept home for different roles readers bring to the book. An index is included.

About the Author

Dr. Roberta Gilbert is a psychiatrist whose main interest is emotional processes in the family and in organizations. She first studied the family in a Post Graduate Program at the Menninger Clinic. Subsequently, she studied with Dr. Bowen and became a faculty member at the Georgetown Family Center, now the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, where she continues to teach. She is the founding director of the Center for the Study for Human Systems, where she developed and now directs "Extraordinary Leadership Seminars." In addition to "The Eight Concepts of Bowen Theory," she is the author of "Extraordinary Relationships: A New Way of Thinking About Human Interactions" and "Connecting with our Children: Guiding Principles for Parents in a Troubled World," 1992 and 1999. Dr. Gilbert is frequently called upon to speak at special events and conferences.