Courage to Define Self

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It takes courage to define a self. The emotional forces working against differentiation should not be underestimated.

Emotional Pain and Suffering

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There is a difference between pain and suffering, and sometimes individuals create more suffering than the initial pain warrants.

Money with Kathy Wiseman

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Kathy Wiseman shares her personal and professional experience from across the decades about money and family relationship processes.

Sexual Diversity with Kent Webb

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Kent Webb joins to share his personal journey and research on the topic. The conversation explores how curiosity and open dialogue can encourage understanding and growth in relationships as well as in Bowen Theory itself

Sexual Abuse Scandals with Kathleen Cotter-Cauley

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Kathleen Cotter-Cauley joins this episode to discuss the many groups involved in scandals and how an eye on the family and relationship systems is a lens that can add clarity and understanding to this complicated and relevant topic.

Politics with Dr. Robert L. Davis

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  Politics with Dr. Robert L. Davis Season 4: Episode 7 In this episode of Elevator Systems, we will explore the intersection of politics and Bowen family systems theory. Dr. Robert L. Davis is our guest as we discuss politics from a systems perspective, zooming out across time and zooming in to its influence on […]