Bowen Family Systems Therapy: Short Explanation by Dr Kirk Honda

[@jerrywise]

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[@sucatper]

This is the best video explaining Bowen’s therapy among over ten videos I have watched. Super helpful for my assignment! Thank you very much!

[@humairairfan3810]

Simply an extraordinary way of simplifying difficult concepts. Thank you so much.

[@Unlocktube]

@@jerrywise Is this not someone else's work?

[@wendyleeconnelly2939]

I really like the way this one was done. Nicely summarized. Great clarity of concepts.

[@georgecampion5543]

Agree! Thank you. (In-laws?) in our family they bring new cut offs and triangles too. Grandparents and grandchildren etc… expectations need to reset.

[@accidentaltherapist6597]

I find this video to be highly concise.

[@KirstenElizabeth-hu6mw]

hands down the best video i have seen describing Bowens theory. i have been having such a hard time trying to figure this out for my studies and this made it start to come together. THANK YOU!!

[@jerrywise]

You're very welcome!

[@TomokoAbe_]

Very nice! Thank you! Basically you are teaching the family to think before reacting, and to work on the main instigator. It makes a lot of sense.

[@erolgermannemmanuel5637]

It is not going to be easy but by Jove I respect this therapy system, am willing to follow as much as I can to become self differentiated & less emotional, no matter my financial status ! Thanks Dr. Wise & regards from Brazil Emanuel Erol

[@Gwen13061]

FASCINATING!!! Thank you Jerry

[@illahidgulzar1697]

Thanks to manpreet mam😍

[@smallbunny1772]

Awesome stuff. But I disagree with establishing a one on one relationship with a highly toxic narcissist. Sure...I won't completely cutoff either...but I won't be establishing any relationship with toxic people

[@jerrywise]

Agreed

[@bbdass4598]

This is straight to the point informative video

[@michaelhoopingarner8257]

Excellent video and not overly complicated visuals. Thanks for speaking quickly.

[@Mysticus11]

Great stuff! Was not expecting a Star Wars reference! Cherry on top! 🙌🏾👾

[@mijuajua4820]

Now I understand! Thank you❤️

[@sanaa.3216]

Wow thank you. I like how you included the critiques

[@00st307-m]

Mind 💥 Blown - this explains my whole life 🫠😭

[@nurse.christian]

This is a simple and informative video. Thanks a lot for this! ✅

[@lemonade4891]

Such a great video! Thanks for your help!

[@jerrywise]

Credit goes to Dr Kirk Honda for creating this

[@eliana6474]

Fabulous explanation! Thank you . #BRILLIANT 🌟

[@SH-kz4fl]

As an MFT I love this video. Well done. I pretty much exclusively use Bowen in tandem with CBT and reality therapy when needed. IMO and experience of the criticisms, the only one that at a surface level feels valid is the systemic purists as I do agree that sometimes the Bowen approach can seem to minimize the input from others outside of the primary dyad.

[@lilaznballaz1022]

Out of curiosity, is your work ever affected by your support of Blue Lives Matter? Like if say a client who supported Black Lives Matter for example

[@SH-kz4fl]

@@lilaznballaz1022 no because a good therapist stays self aware and recognizes their own biases. Also, the amount of time I have had a married couple whose chief complaint in their marriage was treatment by the police is zero. Not exactly a pressing issue in most relationships.

[@lilaznballaz1022]

@@SH-kz4fl that's awesome! What area do you live in if you don't mind me asking? Looking to get into counseling but have always been curious

[@angels4ever]

Thank you!

[@gagekelly2027]

Awesome overview

[@rachelsweets]

Thank you for sharing

[@jahanarachughtai3753]

This was explained so well. Thank you!

[@TellSamyra]

Thanks for this information.

[@stephaniejouppien3771]

Thank you for this insightful video.

[@jerrywise]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@gangasharma4850]

Excellent ☀️😀👍. Very Helpful.

[@Peem_pom]

Dr Kirk ❤️❤️❤️

[@joelmasantos879]

I have a low level of differentiation because I don’t have any boundaries.

[@jasmineroghani3189]

What if you don't have parents or family, and were raised in foster care and badly abused; how would this work? For someone like me? Like how can I fix an important family relationship if there is no family, when you said your parents are the most important relationship to fix?? I am just curious how I can fix myself given my different situation?

[@gillstutu101]

I ❤ Murray Bowen

[@lynaecarvalho5419]

Thank you, thank you so much for summarizing this theory. This helped so much.

[@accolade37]

Great video, It went a bit too fast to be able to properly follow the concepts.

[@ShazWag]

I think it would be very difficult to separate yourself emotionally from your loved ones in order to become more objective. I feel that as practical as this theory sounds, it defies our innate behaviours, such as caring for our family (i.e. it goes against our primal tribal instincts). How can we empathise when we separate emotionally, for instance? We're humans, not robots. Cutting yourself off from your family can cause immense trauma. An emotional separation can have a powerful negative impact. I see how this can serve as a self-protection strategy, but surely it alters your feelings and level of care towards significant others. Just my opinion.

[@ricardodelacrvz1400]

It depends if the parents were overly abusive. Nobody wants to be abused. But emotional and physical distance from bad parents is the key to self differentiate low conscious individuals. And not everyone was made to be a parent because they themselves have their own traumas that they never took time to resolve.

[@blobbybobs1]

@@ricardodelacrvz1400 have you stopped to think that perhaps circumstances made it impossible to be able to stop and examine one's feelings? Not top of the agenda when there are mouths to feed and work to be done. What an ignorant remark.

[@00st307-m]

@@blobbybobs1Frankly I wish my parents had been more thoughtful and waited until they were financially secure when they had kids. I was the oldest and dealt the brunt of the trauma. My younger sibling was born when my parents had better jobs, a house, etc and she’s been able to function much better without extensive therapy. If you supposedly care about these kids you speak of - maybe consider the qualify of life you can provide as a parent and not be so selfish! Kids don’t exist to fulfill a parents happiness or existential needs.

[@blobbybobs1]

@@00st307-m I didn't say that I had children. Just trying to facilitate a more nuanced perspective. Try the Drama of Being A Child by Alice Miller. It's a tough read but some clients swear by it. Ultimately, life can be hard, but unless your sure they were actually trying to cause some sort of harm it's probably best to be as empathetic of others as possible. Take care rm307 😢😢

[@gangasharma4850]

Excellent 😀✨

[@ANJUSHARMA-xd1is]

Super content

[@matthewryan9935]

Great video. Thank you

[@elaadamek1353]

thank you

[@Sunflower-vp8bc]

Great!

[@visualsbyE]

This video was created by @psychologyinseattle Dr. Kirk Honda

[@jerrywise]

Thank you

[@jennifercarleton7550]

great video!

[@jasmineroghani3189]

I need to find a bowien therapist badly 😭

[@frejanehtimogan8373]

Thank you for using star wars.

[@marilyntaylor2892]

What kind of support groups are around for people trying to deal with relatives who are bi-polar? What instructions are there?

[@rebekahhumphrey1384]

Reading books on Boundaries, such as "where to draw the line" by Anne Katherine, looking up specific videos that teach you how to set boundaries with people who struggle with mental health issues. Maintaining self-responsibility and having clear bounds around what feelings are your and what feelings are theirs.. boundaries decrease suffering over time and help everyone cope better. Though there is often an initial push back.

[@mijuajua4820]

Rebekah Humphrey - thank you!

[@ANJUSHARMA-xd1is]

How do you make videos ?do you first make the video then speed it up?they are good

[@joynuma8717]

#Superb I really love this video the best thanks alot.❤

[@jerrywise]

Thank you so much 😀

[@francismuroki8472]

Really well done, credit to powtoon or whatever program used here

[@cindycinn2724]

Differentiation level is extremely high..i except that

[@jeromebosch4057]

Very well explained, but shouldn't you say 'patient' instead of 'client'??

[@shawnajensenjohnson5482]

Jerry, is there reason as an adult child of narcissistic parent when young and now with low self esteem and academics? I was in the resource room every yr from grades 1-12. I almost have a bachelor's degree with TONS of help thankfully.

[@sarahwalls7621]

Slow down trying to take notes

[@txnhb]

What if there is not a family?

[@shane405]

I still don't get how this guy was a professor in 1997 but is now a doctor?

[@marizmagat9615]

Someone help me explain this family systems therapy in simple explanation? Huhuhu badly need it for reporting 😭🥺

[@btfields323]

🤌🏾creme De la creme

[@Smartbeautifulawesome]

Can't therapy just help people get on the same page

[@mc.fancy.soul.5357]

🤘💜

[@pearlshell8539]

So quickly talking....

[@barbiecrumpler]

You can change the playback speed in settings! I do this whenever a video is slower or faster than I’d like

[@pearlshell8539]

@@barbiecrumpler Thank you for the advice!

[@elisabethlaird3713]

Please credit Dr. Kirk Honda @psychologyinseattle for his work

[@jerrywise]

Absolutely. I have. And I did not take credit myself, but failed to credit Dr. Honda. I have corrected this mistake. Thanks Elizabeth.