Differentiation of self : Bowen family systems theory perspectives / edited by Peter Titelman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Titelman, Peter, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self.

Differentiation (Developmental psychology).

Family psychotherapy.

System theory--Psychological aspects.

System theory.

Bowen, Murray, 1913-1990.

Bowen, Murray.

Physical Description:

xxix, 398 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, 2014.

Summary:

Bowen theory views the family as an emotional unit. The family is a natural system that has evolved, like all living systems. The elegance and unity of the concept of differentiation of self, and of Bowen theory in its entirety, is that they describe the basis of individual functioning in relation to others within the emotional systems of family, occupation, community, and larger society. This volume consists of essays elucidating and applying differentiation of self, the central concept of Bowen family systems theory and therapy. The purpose of the volume is fourfold: to describe the historical evolution of differentiation of self, to analyze the complex dimension of this concept as the integrating cornerstone of Bowen theory, to present applications of the concept for both the therapist/coach and in clinical practice, to examine the problems and possibilities of researching differentiation of self The largest part of this volume is the presentation of in-depth case studies of clients or therapists in their efforts to differentiate or define self. This provides an understanding of the what and how that go into the differentiation of self. Contributed to by professionals who have studied, applied, and taught Bowen theory in their own lives, practices, educational settings, and training settings, this volume is a must-have for any therapist/coach working within a systems perspective. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I Theoretical Perspectives on the Concept of Differentiation of Self 1

1 The Concept of Differentiation of Self in Bowen Theory / Peter Titelman Titelman, Peter 3

2 Emotion and Intellect in Bowen Theory / Daniel V. Papero Papero, Daniel V. 65

3 Differentiation of Self as a Multigenerational Process / Robert J. Noone Noone, Robert J. 83

4 Ancient Roots of Differentiation of Self / Leann S. Howard Howard, Leann S. 99

5 The Evolution of Helping: From Altruism, to Empathy, to Differentiation of Self / Stephanie J. Ferrera Ferrera, Stephanie J. 111

Part II Differentiation of Self in the Therapist's Own Family 131

6 Defining a Self in Family, Profession, and Society / Peter Titelman Titelman, Peter 133

7 Applying Differentiation of Self in One's Family / Phillip Klever Klever, Phillip 164

8 Differentiation and Remarriage: A Thirty-Year Journey / Anthony J. Wilgus Wilgus, Anthony J. 183

9 Bowen Theory as a Guide to Defining a Self Over a Life Cycle / Jambs C. Maloni Maloni, Jambs C. 203

Part III Differentiation of Self in Clinical Practice 217

10 A Long-Term Coaching Process: Differentiation for Client and Coach / Katharine Gratwick Baker Baker, Katharine Gratwick 219

11 Differentiation of Self and Neurofeedback: Integrating Top Down Bottom Up / Priscilla J. Friesen Friesen, Priscilla J. 239

12 Defining a Self: A Long-Term View / Ann V. Nicholson Nicholson, Ann V. 257

13 Differentiation of Self in the Presence of Chronic Family Symptoms / Patricia Hanes Meyer Meyer, Patricia Hanes 279

Part IV Researching Differentiation of Self

14 Challenges of Conducting Bowen Family Systems Research on Differentiation of Self / Randall T. Frost Frost, Randall T. 301

15 Emotional Reactivity, Fusion, and Differentiation of Self in Family Physiology: Clinical Case Research / Victoria A. Harrison Harrison, Victoria A. 331

16 Toward a Greater Understanding of Differentiation of Self in Bowen Family Systems Theory: Empirical Developments and Future Directions / Elizabeth A. Skowron Skowron, Elizabeth A., John J. Van Epps Epps, John J. Van, Elizabeth A. Cipriano-Essel Cipriano-Essel, Elizabeth A. 355.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780415522052

0415522056

9780415522045

0415522048

OCLC:

902829479