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Bowen family systems theory: a standalone construct

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Bowen familysystems theory1 CONSTRUCTBowen family systemsBOWEN · FAMILY THERAPY

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Family therapy

a theory treating the family as an emotional unit and explaining functioning through eight interlocking concepts, including differentiation of self and triangles.

In family therapy, Bowen family systems theory refers to a theory treating the family as an emotional unit and explaining functioning through eight interlocking concepts, including differentiation of self and triangles. This meaning comes from Bowen (1978) in Family therapy in clinical practice.[1]

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  1. Bowen, M. (1978). Family therapy in clinical practice. J. Aronson. ISBN 9780876683347

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