Clinical Applications of Bowen Family Systems Theory

by Peter Titelman

One look inside Clinical Applications of Bowen Family Systems Theory, and you’ll see that your most current clinical dilemmas are not as difficult to solve as you think. You’ll find plenty of information to assist you in treating a vast audience of populations--the elderly, college students, troubled couples, remarried families, and children with severe medical problems. You’ll also find that you’re able to apply the Bowen systems theory to nearly every clinical situation--emotional dysfunction in children, alcoholism, incest, divorce, depression, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.Clinical Applications of Bowen Family Systems Theory is an ideal companion for family therapists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, and counselors. You’ll find your working comprehension of Murray Bowen’s work will grow, and you’ll become more adept at applying what you read in real-life clinical situations, especially in these related

Genres: Psychology, Counselling

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Marco · Rating 5 out of 5]

All hail to the almighty Dr. Bowen.

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read this for a Marriage and Family Therapy class. It is a completely different kind of family therapy- Bowen bases this theory on the family system as a whole- the family is a living organism that should be handled in such a manner rather than just identifying a problem to solve within the family unit. Because it was so different from most psychological theories I had a hard time at the beginning with the language and dynamics of it; however, once I got a handle on it I really identified with it. The only reason it's not 5 stars is that it's not written by Bowen or Kerr so it's kind of a secondary source. The Bowen Center also has an amazing website to help associate you with its main theories and even get specific training. The videos are a bit dry but really help explain the concepts.

[Halley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Titelman offers a great perspective on systems thinking and writes about his own thoughts, experiences and takeaways. I really enjoyed the variety of topics in this book, as well as how the author conveys them. I would recommend this book to those who have already read Bowen and Kerr and might be looking for something in addition to.

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great demonstrations abou applying Bowen theory in different populations. Chapter two's content of assessment is a very useful guide for counsellors.