Tag Archives: BFST

How could they act that way?

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Israel Galindo

Times of high anxiety tend to bring out reactivity. There’s no question we’re living in anxious times, and the increase in consultation phone calls from leaders dealing with staff and employee issues only confirms the obvious. I’m getting an increase … Continue reading →

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Back to basics: The Triangle 7

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Israel Galindo

We continue the series on basic concepts in Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST). Today’s question: Does “thinking triangles” make leadership easier?

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Back to basics: The Triangle 6

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Israel Galindo

We continue the series on basic concepts in Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST). Today’s question: What suggestions do you have for pastoral leaders for seeing triangles more clearly? What about how they manage themselves in the inevitable triangles?

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Back to basics: The Triangle 5

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Israel Galindo

We continue the series on basic concepts in Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST). Today’s question:How does our family of origin influence how we function in triangles?

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The brain and learning, 2

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Israel Galindo

Today’s brain and learning concept: the brain is social. Bowen systems theory and developmental psychologists stress that individuals must always be seen as integral parts of larger social systems. Part of our identity depends on establishing community and finding ways … Continue reading →

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Identified Patient Handout

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Israel Galindo

Someone recently requested a teaching handout for the concept of the “Identified Patient.” We’re happy to oblige in providing resources if we can. Attached is the handout (a “one-pager” we created:

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Leadership in Ministry Workshops winter 2008 newsletter

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Israel Galindo

The winter 2008 issue of the Leadership in Ministry Workshops is now available. This issue’s features include:

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In a nutshell standing on one leg

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Israel Galindo

A story is told about novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand, who, was once asked if she could summarize her philosophy of Objectivism while standing on one leg. She did, and her succinct statement of her philosophy in a nutshell is … Continue reading →

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