The eight concepts of Bowen theory : a new way of thinking about the individual and the group / by Roberta M. Gilbert.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"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.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction (p. 1)
• 1 Nuclear Family Emotional System (p. 5)
• 2 The Differentiation of Self Scale (p. 27)
• 3 Triangles (p. 47)
• 4 Cutoff (p. 57)
• 5 Family Projection Process (p. 65)
• 6 Multigenerational Transmission Process (p. 75)
• 7 Sibling Position (p. 85)
• 8 Emotional Process in Society (p. 101)
• Epilogue (p. 117)
• Index (p. 121)
• Thanks (p. 129)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Dr. Roberta Gilbert is a psychiatrist in Falls Church, VA. Many years ago she found, in Bowen family systems theory, a guidebook that led her and those who consulted with her to a better grasp of the human phenomenon and what it takes to improve the quality of relationships and all of life. Her mentor was Dr. Murray Bowen, who first saw the ideas and then devoted his life to researching and explaining them to the profession and the world. In recent years, Dr. Gilbert's work has expanded from the clinical setting with, individuals and families to teaching psychotherapists and organizational leadership, especially the clergy. Excited feedback from participants in her seminars inspired the wiring of The Eight Concepts of Bowen Theory: A New Way of Thinking About The Individual and The Group. Dr. Gilbert's thorough understanding of the theoretical ideas and how they fit, one with another, makes Bowen theory easily accessible and able to be remembered and applied.