Psychoanalytic or Bowenian theories?

Review this week’s Learning Resources related to psychoanalytic and Bowenian theories. 

- Scott, S. K. (2015). Psychodynamic theories: approaches and applications. In D. Capuzzi & M. D. Stauffer (Eds.), Foundations of couples, marriage, and family counseling (pp. 129–158). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons. 

- Kim-Appel, D., & Appel, J. (2015). Bowenian family systems theory: Approaches and applications. In D. Capuzzi & M. D. Stauffer (Eds.), Foundations of couples, marriage, and family counseling (pp. 185–214). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons. 

- Kolbert, J. B., Crothers, L. M., & Field, J. E. (2013). Clinical interventions with adolescents using a family systems approach. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 21,(1) 87–94. doi:10.1177/1066480712456826 

Discussion:

What are your thoughts concerning the theories presented this week? What aspects of the theories resonate or make more sense to your personal style of counseling? What aspects or concepts within these theories do you think would be a challenge for you, and why?