S1Ep4 Relationship patterns (Conflict) with Dr. Kathleen Smith

This podcast episode examines the four relationship patterns described in Bowen family systems theory, focusing especially on the pattern of conflict. Each guest will give a brief elevator pitch of this idea, along with examples, what they find important about the idea, and takeaway resources and ideas for further thinking. Dr. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist and writer who lives in Washington, DC. Her books include Everything Isn't Terrible and True to You: A Therapist's Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself. She is an associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and author of the popular newsletter, The Anxious Overachiever. Resources: Resources:Kathleen Smith newsletter,  “Let’s Play Family Anxiety Bingo”https://theanxiousoverachiever.substa...Honeybee Democracy: https://tinyurl.com/2s4t8ks5Dr. Murray Bowen, Family Therapy in Clinical Practice: https://tinyurl.com/5yhxmna9Dr. Michael Kerr,  Family Evaluation: https://shorturl.at/QBpEuDr. Michael Kerr, Bowen Theory Secrets: https://shorturl.at/a0Y9kKathleen Smith, Everything Isn’t Terrible:  https://shorturl.at/uxl9lKathleen Smith, True To You: https://shorturl.at/5qyUT TIME STAMPS: Pitch - 3:05 Examples - 9:00 Usefulness - 22:30 Takeaway - 25:30 #bowenfamilysystemstheory #bowentheory #murraybowen #relationship #family #patterns #conflict