Bowen's Theories
Triangles
Anxiety/Stress
Bowen's Tools
100

The capacity to think and reflect, to not respond
 automatically to emotional pressures. It is the ability to be flexible and act wisely, even in the face of anxiety.

What is differentiation of self

100

What is the main cause of emotional triangles

What is Anxiety

100

This term can be caused by excitement, tension, stress, worry, nerves and phobias

What is Anxiety

100

A family tree that displays detailed information on family relationships, emotional relationships, and illnesses

What is a Genogram

200

The greater the fusion between parents and children, the greater the likelihood of

What is a cutoff

200

This term lets off steam but freezes conflict in place

What is Triangulation

200

Socioeconomic status, marital conflict, substance and parental illness are indicators of

What is Family Stress

300

Families with higher levels of "this term" were better able to resist destructive social influences.

What is Differentiation