The Bowen family systems theory, developed by psychiatrist Dr. Murray Bowen, offers profound insights into the dynamics of family relationships and how they shape our lives. This influential theory ...

Family systems therapy, also called family therapy, is a psychotherapy treatment that focuses on the relationships between family members. Family systems therapy uses a different approach than many ...

Differentiation of self (DoS) is a cornerstone construct within Bowen Family Systems Theory, referring to the capacity to balance emotional reactivity with thoughtful, reflective decision‐making when ...

So, you have broken up with your partner. Now the reflections begin: What did I do to contribute to this situation? Might I have done better? Why am I feeling so guilty? The unrest can last for a long ...

IFS therapy is talk therapy based on a theory that everyone’s personality contains multiple “parts,” or sub-personalities, that need space to speak, grieve, and heal. It may help conditions like PTSD.

A conversation with researchers Deborah Ancona and Dennis Perkins on applying a human behavior theory to leadership development. Deborah Ancona, a professor at MIT Sloan School of Management, and ...