Move through emotional triangles toward a natural systems view of the individual in the context of the family and societyTriangles: Bowen Family Systems Theory Perspectives presents clear applications of Murray Bowen&s concept of the emotional triangle in the family, the organization, and society. This comprehensive book discusses in detail the theory, the theory&s application to the therapist&s own family, clinical applications, organizational applications, and societal applications. This unique resource examines the value of the triangle concept for understanding the emotional process of the family, the organization, and society. Triangles: Bowen Family Systems Theory Perspectives provides a theoretical context for understanding the triangle concept and its application, then progresses to exploring and applying the concept of the triangle and interlocking triangles to self, family, and other contexts. This book is devoted to explicating Bowen&s seminal concept of the triangle, and providing a clear description of the process of detriangling in clinical practice. The text includes several case studies and vignettes to illustrate concepts. Topics in Triangles: Bowen Family Systems Theory Perspectives include:a historical and conceptual overviewthe triangle&s function in the effort to increase differentiation of selfthe presence of triangles in non-human primatesBowen&s differentiation of self effort in his own family and businessthe functioning of triangles at the time of chronic illness and deathemotional triangles involving pets and humansthe application of the concept of triangles and interlocking triangles to clinical issues in marriagethe presence of triangles in the child-focused familytriangles in stepfamiliesthe triangle&s presence and function in families with substance abusing teenstriangles involving extramarital relationshipstriangles in organizations and businessesthe triangle&s function in the context in societal emotional processand much more! Triangles: Bowen Family Systems Theory Perspectives is a stimulating, enlightening resource for family therapists, social workers, psychologists, pastoral counselors, and counselors. | Triangles by Peter Titelman, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters