The Art of Boundaries Insights from the Bowen Family Systems Theory

Ocular surface squamous neoplasia is a broad entity that comprises the spectrum of squamous neoplasms of conjunctiva and cornea. The varied malignancies include ... This study examined differentiation of self as a moderator of the relationship between anxiety and current triangling among a sample of adolescents. It describes how the ability to build healthy and intimate relationships with others can be passed down through generations within the family system. Bowen's multigenerational theory (1978) emphasizes the importance of autonomy and interdependence processes to individual and family development. It assumes ... Understanding Bowen's theoretical concepts of family systems theory and applying these concepts to a family in therapy is facilitated. Findings revealed that low family cohesion, parent depression, and adolescent difficulties with emotion regulation represented risks for triangulation. This paper provides evidence of the usefulness of structural–strategic family therapy for improving family, dyadic, and individual facets in families Bowen's multigenerational family theory emphasizes the importance of autonomy and interdependence in individual development and focuses on ... Family systems theory provides users with a holistic framework that centers attention on the interactive and bidirectional nature of relationships within ... Key concepts in both theories are feedback, homeostasis and boundaries that are defined and operationalized in this section. Family systems theory was developed ...