Introduction to Bowen Theory and to the week ahead.

Exercise: PSALM 23

Genograms. 

This is a drawing of any client’s family relationships covering at least three generations. It is always a “drawing in progress and process” as people and families are constantly evolving (chabing, growing).

The genogram is a predictive tool (it is not determinative) revealing what’s likely to occur within a family (where and when there is no intervention) by seeing what’s set in motion by preceding and passed on from generations. 

My hope is that each student and staff member will complete his or her Genogram.

All family members are deeply connected to all other family members. The manner in which people are connected either nourishes or drains individuals and the entire network – and, of course – many relationships do both and at the same time.

Size (power, perceived importance, lack of boundaries) matters in all relationships – family or not.

What is desired and the goal for all of our relationships? Respect, Mutuality, Equality.