This episode explores the distance pattern in Bowen family systems theory, ranging from avoiding eye contact to cutting people out of one’s life. Guests provide quick insights, examples, key takeaways, and resources for further reflection.
Guest Bio
Dr. Jenny Brown has worked in child and family mental health since the 1980s as a trainer, author, and researcher. Former Executive Director of the Family Systems Institute Sydney, she now leads the Family Systems Practice and Parent Hope Project. Her books include Growing Yourself Up and Facilitating Parent Agency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Resources
- Jenny Brown, Growing Yourself Up and Parent Hope Project
- Harriet Lerner, The Dance of Intimacy
- Harriet Lerner, The Dance of Connection
- Robert Creech, Family Systems and Congregational Life
- Notes of a Biology Watcher
- Dr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice