In the Bowenian Approach, How Does the Therapist Address the Pathologizing

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the Bowenian approach, how does the therapist address the pathologizing interpersonal pattern (PIP) to resolve issues among families?

• A) The therapist asks how the lack of sibling hierarchy is expressing itself
• B) Bowenian therapists would conceptualize not just the PIPs the couple presents as a problem, but also the PIPs in each family of origin
• C) The focus is on how conflict is managed and the level of hierarchy in these cycles
• D) All of these are correct

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