Self Symmetry

Bowen Theory: Recommended Reading

Extraordinary Relationships by Roberta M. Gilbert

Complete with many practical examples, Gilbert has an amazing understanding and ability to clearly and simply communicate Bowen Theory. A must read when on the path of finding Self in Relationships.

Turn any Relationship into an Extraordinary Relationship

"A refreshing alternative to common self-help approaches." --Michael E. Kerr, M.D., Director, Georgetown Family Center, Washington, D.C. and coauthor with Dr. Murray Bowen of Family Evaluation.

After food, water, and shelter, relationships are the most important factors in determining your quality of life. At work, productivity and efficiency depend on relationships. At home, relationships with your spouse, children, and friends are keys to success and happiness. And among nations, relationships start and stop wars. This invaluable guide shows that only by further developing yourself can you further develop your relationships. Based on the innovative family systems theory pioneered by the late Dr. Murray Bowen, this important and penetrating book offers practical and authoritative family therapy advice that has helped thousands of people throughout the last three decades. It's a blueprint to better relationships that tells how the principles of family systems theory can be used in all arenas of your life, including intimate relationships, friendships, family relationships, single life, workplace relationships, international relationships, and your relationship with yourself.

"A perfect and unpretentious primer of family relationships . a relief to read." --Dr. Walter Toman, Professor Emeritus, Erlangen-Nurnberg University, Germany, and author of Family Constellation.

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Other Recommended Bowen Theory Reading

Jillian Chelsey, MA

MFT # 46156

Jillian Chesley, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has spent the past twenty years focused on understanding human behavior in relationships. With a passion for inspiring individuals to claim their own personal excellence, Jillian’s expertise is understanding interpersonal dynamics, and successfully coaching individuals, couples, families and groups into reaching their highest self. Jillian’s background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communication, a ten year career as a Technical/Corporate Instructor and ten years providing coaching with a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition to her private practice, Jillian has taught psychology and management classes for University Of Phoenix and is completing her book Mental Health For Consumers.

When working with clients, whether individually, in couple's/family therapy, or in groups, Jillian's primary theoretical focus is Bowen Theory.

Bowen Theory is a comprehensive way of thinking that has proven to be effective, not only with families, but in all realms of individual and relationship problems.