Family Theories - Multigenerational Family Therapy

Question 1

Inventor?

Name of his brand of therapy?

Answer 1

Murray Bowen

Bowenian Family Therapy

Question 2

Philosophy:

1-2-P

Answer 2

• 1 part changes, so do other parts - family is an emotionally interdependent system
• 2 counterbalancing life forces – individuality and togetherness
• Patterns of behaviour are established in families

Question 3

Key Concepts

Different STUM

Answer 3

• Differentiation of self
• Sibling position
• Triangles
• Undifferentiated family ego mass
• Multigenerational transmission of process

Question 4

Key Concepts

Different stum

Answer 4

Differentiation of self – relative degree of autonomy an individual maintains while remaining in meaningful relationship with others.

Question 5

Key Concepts

different STuM

Answer 5

• Sibling position
• Triangles
• Multigenerational transmission of process

Question 6

Key Concepts

different stUm

Answer 6

Undifferentiated family ego mass –
intense emotional oneness in a family 
that causes emotionality, 
that 
interferes with thinking 
and
 prevents differentiation of individuals