A triangle is a geometric shape with three sides and three angles that always add up to 180. A triangle is also the smallest stable unit of human relationship in Bowen Family Systems Theory. Say ... Continue Reading→

This post is the second in a series about Bowen Family Systems Theory. Before we launch in to the eight concepts of Bowen Theory, let's define what a family system is. A family system is a cohesive ... Continue Reading→

My last blog post was about reflective listening. This blog post describes a practice called “looping,” which is a part of reflective listening. Looping can be a very effective way to assure people ... Continue Reading→

My last blog post was a bit of a rant about how hard humans seem to find listening. I believe it is especially hard for most humans to listen carefully and deeply in the presence of pain. Emotional, ... Continue Reading→

Lack of new content is the death knell for a blog. If so, then this blog is in trouble. I have not posted since March 4th of this year. On November 4, 1992, Queen Elizabeth II gave a speech on the ... Continue Reading→

One of the core tenets in conflict transformation work is that facilitators must remain neutral. When conflict transformation ministers step in to a situation, neutrality (or the appearance of ... Continue Reading→