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A new article by Julienne Heras

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"A Clinical Application of Bowen Family Systems Theory"

Abstract

This clinical paper describes the eight basic concepts of Bowen family systems theory. These concepts are: Nuclear Family Emotional System, Differentiation of Self, Relationship Triangles, Family Projection Process, Multigenerational Transmission Process, Sibling Position, Emotional Cutoff, and Societal Emotional Process. It also provides a brief description of the author's field placement program, the Dual Recovery Intensive Outpatient Services (IOS) Program, for chemically dependent adults with mental health diagnoses. In addition, it describes how family systems theory has been applied to the author's field practice, using a client from the author's caseload as a case example. This client was diagnosed with cannabis dependence and schizophrenia, and received individual therapy with the author while he was in Phase I of the IOS program. click here for article: click here

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A call for volunteer(s) to act as website manager/editor:  I am seeking someone who knows Bowen theory (optional) and is interested in managing this website.  This would entail adding articles, images,bulletins and archival material, suggesting new features and ways to present information.  This would be a monthly task requiring minimal time for someone who knows how to do it.  It is not one of my skill areas so takes me way too long for the simplest changes.  Email syrfc@aol.com to get more info or sign on as webmaster!

Coming soon: Report on the Fall Salon

Mission and Vision:

Vision:
To be a center of sound thinking, organized by Bowen natural systems
theory, functioning as a leading force in a network of interconnected
systems.

Mission:
To bring together people to think and act in principled ways by applying
Bowen’s theory to current issues related to humankind and its
environment.

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Succession Narrative

Douglas H. Ort, M.Div.