Created Quote by Murray Bowen
“That which is created in a relationship can be fixed in a relationship.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Family Therapy in Clinical Practice, 1978
Issues created within a relationship can be resolved only within that relational context.
In simple terms: Fix relational problems within the relationship.
Key Takeaway
Heal together.
Themes
family therapy
relationships
systems theory
Mood
supportive
analytical
Type
therapeutic
practical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- team dynamics
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychotherapy
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you address external stressors?
- What patterns repeat in your relationships?
A Different Perspective
May ignore external influences on the relationship.
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