S2 E8 Differentiation of Self: Solid Self & Pseudo Self with Dr. Carrie Collier

Season 2 Episode 8This podcast episode looks at the concept of differentiation of self and the ideas of solid self and pseudo self in Bowen family systems theory. Each guest will give a brief elevator pitch of the concept, along with examples, what they find useful, and takeaway resources and ideas for further thinking.Dr. Carrie Collier is a researcher, lecturer and family therapist specializing in Bowen Family Systems Theory. She earned her PhD in Counsellor Education and has over 25 years of study and practice as a Licensed Professional Counsellor. She is on the faculty of The Bowen Center where she serves on the Board of Directors and was Director for two years. She published and validated a Family Unit Functioning Questionnaire used by therapists and researchers to gather information about families. Her most recent research on the language of naturein Murray Bowen's archival papers can be found in The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy.Resources:Dr. Carrie Collier - The Language of Nature in Murray Bowen’s Writings: HereDr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice (p 364-365): HereDr. Murray Bowen, "Chalk Talks": Here"All the World's A Stage": HereKathleen Smith, “Brick Wall Exercise” in Everything Isn’t Terrible: Here#bowenfamilysystemstheory#bowentheory#murraybowen #relationship #self #solid #pseudo #differentiation #differentiationofselfLiving Systems Counselling and Training provides educational material for those interested in learning more about Bowen family systems theory:https://livingsystems.caDISCLAIMER: This podcast is general information about Bowen family systems theory and is not considered the practice of counselling or therapy.  The information presented are the views of the people who say them. Any information used from this podcast is used at your own risk.

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