Dr. Heidi Kling Foundations of Family Systems Theory

Dr. Heidi Kling24 Oct, 2024Health

Family Systems Theory, developed by Murray Bowen in the 1950s, posits that individuals cannot be fully understood in isolation from their family context. Instead, behavior and relationships are viewed as part of a larger system, with each family member playing a role in maintaining the system's equilibrium. Central to this theory is the concept of differentiation, which refers to the ability of individuals to balance their own needs and desires with those of the family system.