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Elevator Systems - Bowen Family Systems Theory

Introduction to Bowen Family Systems Theory

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  1. 12/17/2024

    S2 PreSeason Episode

    Welcome to season two of Elevator Systems!  This pre-season episode gives an introduction to the eight concepts of Bowen family systems theory which will be the focus of season two. Each episode will involve an elevator pitch, examples, useful resources, and questions for further thinking on each of the eight concepts which Dr. Bowen developed from his observations of human functioning.  Dixie Vandersluys is the creator and host of Elevator Systems and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She currently lives in Manitoba, Canada where she has an online private practice and enjoys pursuing further education, including three years of post-graduate training with Living Systems. Dixie is a member of the faculty of Living Systems Counselling and Training. Katie White is a couple and family therapist who has been working clinically for over 20 years in the US, Australia and now in Vancouver, Canada. She has been studying and using Bowen Theory in her work and family life for 12 years.  She is the Executive Director of Living Systems, where she also teaches and supervises trainees, as well as having a private practice for individuals, couples and families.  Resources:  Dr. Bowen “Chalk Talks”: https://www.thebowencenter.org/bowen-theory-vids Bowen Center and Living Systems descriptions of 8 concepts: https://www.thebowencenter.org/introduction-eight-concepts https://livingsystems.ca/bowen-theory/ Amie Post Differentiation episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaaEbWwT9Qs #bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #murraybowen #relationship #family #concepts 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.

    26 min

  2. 11/05/2024

    S1Ep10 Differentiation of Self Part 2 with Amie Post

    This podcast is the first of two episodes on the Bowen family system theory concept of differentiation of self. Part 1 looks specifically at the functioning of the emotional and intellectual systems within and between humans. 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. Amie Post lives in Baltimore MD where she is a Marriage and Family Therapist and has a practice coaching, consulting and educating based on Bowen theory. She was recently named as the Interim CEO/President of the Center for Family Systems Theory of Western New York, and previously was the Executive Director at the Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County. She began studying Bowen theory in 2001 and is a member of the board of directors and on the faculty of the Bowen Center in Washington DC. Resources: Dr. Murray Bowen,⁠ Family Therapy in Clinical Practice⁠ Bowen theory coaches in Canada: ⁠here⁠ Bowen theory coaches around the world: ⁠here⁠ Kathleen Smith, ⁠Everything Isn’t Terrible⁠: Kathleen Smith, ⁠True To You⁠: TIME STAMPS: Pitch - 2:00 Examples - 10:15 Usefulness - 21:00 Takeaway - 29:40 #bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #murraybowen #relationship #family #differentiation #differentiationofself #self #thoughts #feelings #emotions Living Systems Counselling and Training provides educational material for those interested in learning more about Bowen family systems theory: ⁠here⁠ 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.

    38 min

  3. 10/29/2024

    S1Ep9 Differentiation of Self Part 1 with Amie Post

    This podcast is the first of two episodes on the Bowen family system theory concept of differentiation of self. Part 1 looks specifically at the functioning of the emotional and intellectual systems within and between humans. 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. Amie Post lives in Baltimore MD where she is a Marriage and Family Therapist and has a practice coaching, consulting and educating based on Bowen theory. She was recently named as the Interim CEO/President of the Center for Family Systems Theory of Western New York, and previously was the Executive Director at the Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County. She began studying Bowen theory in 2001 and is a member of the board of directors and on the faculty of the Bowen Center in Washington DC. Resources: Dr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice Bowen theory coaches in Canada: here Bowen theory coaches around the world: here Kathleen Smith, Everything Isn’t Terrible: Kathleen Smith, True To You: TIME STAMPS: Pitch - 2:00 Examples - 10:15 Usefulness - 21:00 Takeaway - 29:40 #bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #murraybowen #relationship #family #differentiation #differentiationofself #self #thoughts #feelings #emotions Living Systems Counselling and Training provides educational material for those interested in learning more about Bowen family systems theory: here 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.

    37 min

  4. 10/22/2024

    S1Ep8 Family Diagram with Avrum Nadigel

    This podcast episode discusses the family diagram which looks at the family across generations highlighting dates, facts, events, and the relationship patterns of Bowen family systems theory. 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. Avrum Nadigel has been a marriage and family therapist for 25 years, and has completed postgraduate training in Bowen family systems theory. He is the author of three books, “Learning to Commit, “It Takes More than Love: A workbook for singles and couples” cowritten Dr. Aliza Israel, and “Where Would you Like to Start: A Master Therapist on Beginning Psychotherapy with families” cowritten with the late Dr. David Freeman. Avrum has co-produced two podcasts: “Pop Parenting” and “The Love Examined Playlist” podcasts. Resources: Avrum Nadigel’s website and book links: https://www.nadigel.com Jack Butler, Ed., The Origins of Family Psychotherapy Dr. Michael Kerr, Family Evaluation Victoria Harrison, The Family Diagram and Family Research book Timeline App: Patrick Stinson Family Diagram App: Living Systems Family of Origin workshop TIME STAMPS: Pitch - 2:15 Examples - 11:45 Usefulness - 19:30 Takeaway - 30:10 #bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #murraybowen #relationship #family #familydiagram #genogram #familytree #familyhistory 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.

    39 min

  5. 10/15/2024

    S1Ep7 Over/Under-functioning with Avrum Nadigel

    This podcast episode looks at the over and under-functioning relationship pattern in Bowen family systems theory. 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. Avrum Nadigel has been a marriage and family therapist for 25 years, and has completed postgraduate training in Bowen family systems theory. He is the author of three books, “Learning to Commit, “It Takes More than Love: A workbook for singles and couples” cowritten Dr. Aliza Israel, and “Where Would you Like to Start: A Master Therapist on Beginning Psychotherapy with families” cowritten with the late Dr. David Freeman. Avrum has co-produced two podcasts: “Pop Parenting” and “The Love Examined Playlist” podcasts. Resources: Avrum Nadigel’s website and book links: https://www.nadigel.com Kathleen Smith’s books: Everything Isn’t Terrible True To You: Dr. Murray Bowen,⁠ Family Therapy in Clinical Practice⁠ TIME STAMPS: Pitch - 3:00 Examples - 8:30 Usefulness - 19:20 Takeaway - 26:20 #bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #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.

    39 min

  6. 10/08/2024

    S1Ep6 Triangles with Dr. Jenny Brown

    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 #bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #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.

    39 min

  7. 10/02/2024

    S1Ep5 Distance with Dr. Jenny Brown

    This podcast episode looks at the relationship pattern of distance in Bowen family systems theory from avoiding eye contact to cutting people out of one’s life. 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 and Adolescent Mental Health – from Helplessness to Hope.” Resources: Jenny Brown, Growing Yourself Up Parent Hope Project: here Harriet Lerner, The Dance of Intimacy Harriet Lerner, The Dance of Connection Robert Creech, Family Systems and Congregational Life Notes of a Biology Watcher: here Dr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice TIME STAMPS: Pitch - 2:30 Examples - 8:30 Usefulness - 17:45 Takeaway - 30:00 #bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #murraybowen #relationship #family #distance #closeness #cutoff #discomfort 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 from this podcast is used at your own risk.

    35 min

  8. 09/25/2024

    S1Ep4 Relationship patterns (Conflict) with Dr. Kathleen Smith

    This podcast episode examines the four relationship patterns described in Bowen family systems theory, focusing especially on the pattern of conflict. 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. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and writer who lives in Washington, DC. Her books include Everything Isn't Terrible and True to You: A Therapist's Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself. She is an associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and author of the popular newsletter, The Anxious Overachiever. Resources: Resources:Kathleen Smith newsletter,  “Let’s Play Family Anxiety Bingo”https://theanxiousoverachiever.substa...Honeybee Democracy: https://tinyurl.com/2s4t8ks5Dr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice: https://tinyurl.com/5yhxmna9Dr. Michael Kerr,  Family Evaluation: https://shorturl.at/QBpEuDr. Michael Kerr, Bowen Theory Secrets: https://shorturl.at/a0Y9kKathleen Smith, Everything Isn’t Terrible:  https://shorturl.at/uxl9lKathleen Smith, True To You: https://shorturl.at/5qyUT TIME STAMPS: Pitch - 3:05 Examples - 9:00 Usefulness - 22:30 Takeaway - 25:30 #bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #murraybowen #relationship #family #patterns #conflict

    32 min

  9. 09/17/2024

    S1Ep3 Anxiety with Dave Galloway

    S1Ep3 Anxiety with Dave Galloway This podcast episode looks at the topic of anxiety and the difference Bowen family systems theory sees between acute anxiety and chronic anxiety. 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. Dave Galloway has been studying Bowen Theory for over 20 years. He has spoken at conferences, is an instructor, and writes on systems thinking. He is certified as Family Enterprise Advisor and Clear Leadership trainer. Having worked in the software industry for decades in leadership roles he has seen the impact of emotional functioning in work systems. Dave lives in Vancouver, BC and is on the faculty of Living Systems. Resources: Dr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice: https://tinyurl.com/5yhxmna9 Dr. Michael Kerr, Family Evaluation: https://shorturl.at/QBpEu Dr. Michael Kerr, Bowen Theory Secrets: https://shorturl.at/a0Y9k Kathleen Smith, Everything Isn’t Terrible: https://shorturl.at/uxl9l Bowen-Kerr Interview #4: https://www.thebowencenter.org/bowen-theory-vids#bowen-kerr-interview- series TIME STAMPS: Pitch - 1:50 Examples - 15:00 Usefulness - 20:50 Takeaway - 29:15 #bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #murraybowen #relationship #family #anxiety 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.

    34 min

  10. 09/10/2024

    S1Ep2 – Togetherness with Dr. Kathleen Smith

    This podcast episode looks at the idea of togetherness, a way Bowen family systems theory describes how people operate in relation to the group. 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. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and writer who lives in Washington, DC. Her books include Everything Isn’t Terrible and True to You: A Therapist’s Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself. She is an associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and author of the popular newsletter, The Anxious Overachiever. Resources: Ashley Ward, The Social Life of Animals: https://tinyurl.com/y75n3vnzCacioppo & Patrick – Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection.Podcast – How Family Dynamics Play Out At Work: Morra Aarons-Mele. The Anxious Achiever. Nov 8, 2021.Kathleen Smith’s newsletter: https://theanxiousoverachiever.substack.com/Kathleen Smith, Everything Isn’t Terrible: https://shorturl.at/uxl9lKathleen Smith, True To You: https://shorturl.at/5qyUTDr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice: https://tinyurl.com/5yhxmna9

    32 min

  11. 09/04/2024

    Elevator Systems S1Ep1 Systems Thinking with Dave Galloway

    Elevator Systems S1Ep1 Systems Thinking with Dave Galloway This podcast episode looks at the idea of systems thinking, a central topic of Bowen family systems theory. 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. Dave Galloway has been studying Bowen Theory for over 20 years. He has spoken at conferences, is an instructor, and writes on systems thinking. He is certified as Family Enterprise Advisor and Clear Leadership trainer. Having worked in the software industry for decades in leadership roles he has seen the impact of emotional functioning in work systems. Dave lives in Vancouver, BC and is on the faculty of Living Systems. Resources: Kathleen Smith newsletter, “When You’re Too Close to the Problem: https://theanxiousoverachiever.substack.com/p/when-youre-too-close-to-the-problem Questions for continued thinking: What are 5 or 10 other explanations you could make up for what’s happening here? If your parent/partner/kid were in the room, what would they have to say about this? Dr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice: https://tinyurl.com/5yhxmna9 TIME STAMPS: Pitch - 2:00 Examples - 6:55 Usefulness - 15:35 Takeaway - 28:05 #bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #systems #murraybowen #relationship #family #systemsthinking 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. ___________________________________________________________________________

    34 min
  12. What is Bowen Family Systems Theory?

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    What is Bowen Family Systems Theory?

    Elevator Systems is a podcast that looks at ideas and concepts from Bowen family systems theory in clear and understandable ways. In each episode, three Bowen-thinkers will discuss ideas from the theory beginning with their 30-second elevator pitch. Real-life examples will illustrate the topic and discuss what is useful, as well as takeaways and resources for further thinking. For people with zero to decades of experience with Bowen theory, these 30-minute segments are designed for easy and engaging listening, with the hope that listeners will take their thoughts, questions, and curiosity into their relationships.This podcast is produced by Living Systems Counselling and Training, a non-profit organization in Vancouver offering counselling and education in Bowen family systems theory across Canada.https://livingsystems.caDISCLAIMER: 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.

    23 min

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