Bowen's family theory is focused on bringing about change in not only the individual, but also the couple. One core concept in Bowen's family theory is __________ .

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Bowen's family therapy is centered on finding balance between individuality, and togetherness. Bowen put forth eight core concepts including, differentiation of self, triangles, nuclear family emotional system, family projection process, emotional cutoff, multigenerational transmission process, sibling position, and societal emotional process. Differentiation of self is based on the idea that any group of people can affect the way we think as individuals. People with low differentiated selves rely greatly on the opinions, actions of others; someone with a well- differentiated self recognizes areas in which he or she is dependent on others, but is able to make decisions independently.

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