Category Archives: bowen family systems theory

Triangle games

Posted on June 17, 2015 by igalindo

The concept of the emotional triangle often is referred to as the “building block” for emotional process dynamics in relationship systems (families, churches, organizations, etc.). Dual relationships (one on one) are difficult to maintain so it does not take long … Continue reading →

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Your Mother Was Right: Life’s Not Fair

Posted on February 19, 2015 by igalindo

New post on the Perspectives on Congregational Leadership blog: “Your Mother Was Right: Life’s Not Fair (and sometimes you should not be).” A reflection on trying to be fair in an anxious system.

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A Family Genogram Workbook: Tenth printing!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by igalindo

We have just received the delivery of the tenth printing of A Family Genogram Workbook by Galindo, Boomer, and Reagan. We’re pleased with its success (and its steady sales!). We have a few on hand that qualify for discounts, so … Continue reading →

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The persistant power of the past

Posted on December 15, 2014 by igalindo

Lately I’ve had occasion to appreciate again the power of the past to influence the present. What is amazing to me is how much that influence operates below people’s awareness, and how powerful that influence is on systemic homeostasis and … Continue reading →

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Reflection for insight

Posted on January 2, 2014 by igalindo

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 igalindo

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 igalindo

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 igalindo

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 igalindo

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 igalindo

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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