Category Archives: bowen family systems theory

Reflection for insight

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Israel Galindo

Practicing reflection for insight on Bowen Family Systems theory at the Perspectives blog site.

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Ghost hunters and exorcists: Leaders and secrets in the system

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Israel Galindo

Do you have ghosts in your system that go bump in the night? Thoughts on leaders as ghost hunters and exorcists at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog site.

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Leading an anxious system: what’s a leader to do?

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Israel Galindo

Thoughts on leadership in a chronically anxious system at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog.

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Rick asks about differentiation and finding a mate

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Israel Galindo

Rick has been asking systems questions again lately. It may be time to start another compilation… < > This is an intriguing topic. I’m not sure that it is always interpreted correctly. As with many concepts in Bowen Systems Theory, … Continue reading →

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The triangle in the emotional field

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Israel Galindo

Some thoughts on the necessity of interpreting emotional triangles within the context of the emotional field at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog.

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If a leader’s job is not to bring about change, then what’s a leader good for?

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Israel Galindo

A question from one of my students in the systems theory class results in a new insight for leaders from the Dog Whisperer.

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Best books critique ever

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Israel Galindo

Brian Gumm offers a well-written review and critique of The Hidden Lives of Congregations.

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Why you can’t fix some church committees

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Israel Galindo

Some thoughts on why you probably will never be able to fix some of your church committees at the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog.

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Some truisms worth remembering

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Israel Galindo

Check the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog for some truisms worth remembering during times of acute anxiety.

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The Repertoire for self-differentiation

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Israel Galindo

Is there a repertoire for self-differentiation? Maybe so. Check the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog for thoughts on what some experienced leaders do to help move toward differentiation during a crisis.

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