This episode explores “togetherness,” a concept in Bowen family systems theory about how individuals relate to groups. Guests share brief insights, examples, key takeaways, and resources for deeper exploration.
Guest Bio
Dr. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and writer based in Washington, DC. She’s the author of Everything Isn’t Terrible and True to You: A Therapist’s Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself. An associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, she also writes the popular newsletter The Anxious Overachiever.
Resources
- Ashley Ward, The Social Life of Animals: https://tinyurl.com/y75n3vnz
- Cacioppo & 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/uxl9l
- Kathleen Smith, True To You: https://shorturl.at/5qyUT
- Dr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice: https://tinyurl.com/5yhxmna9