This podcast episode looks at the concept of differentiation of self in Bowen family systems theory and what differentiation looks like in one’s own family. Each guest will give a brief elevator pitch of the concept, along with examples, what they find useful, and takeaway resources and ideas for further thinking.
Guest Bio
Dr. Mariana Martinez is a clinical psychologist who has applied Bowen theory in her teaching, clinical practice, and leadership roles. After earning her doctorate in clinical psychology, which focused on child and family studies, she joined the Bowen Center in 2008 and joined the faculty in 2012. At the Bowen Center, Mariana directed the Family Clinic for six years, hosted the television show Family Matters, and founded the Ibero-American Institute to promote Bowen theory in Spanish-speaking countries. She is also Executive Director for Family Wealth and Culture Services at Wells Fargo Bank.
Resources
- Elevator Systems, Season 1 – Differentiation of Self episodes: https://staging2.daveg24.sg-host.com/resources/elevator-systems-podcast-s1/
- YouTube 1 (no link on page)
- YouTube 2 (no link on page)
- Jenny Brown, Growing Yourself Up: https://shorturl.at/uxl9l
- Kathleen Smith, Everything Isn’t Terrible: https://shorturl.at/uxl9l
- Martha Welch: https://www.newbornbehaviorinternational.org/leaders-in-the-field-webinar/martha-welch
- Robert Noone, Family and Self: https://tinyurl.com/5enfw52s
- Dr. Mariana Martinez, Seeing the Blindspot: https://tinyurl.com/4favy5ct