Foreword p. xv
Preface p. xvii
Acknowledgments p. xxiii
About the Editor p. xxv
Contributors p. xxvii
Part I Theoretical Perspectives on the Concept of Differentiation of Self p. 1
1 The Concept of Differentiation of Self in Bowen Theory Peter Titelman p. 3
2 Emotion and Intellect in Bowen Theory Daniel V. Papero p. 65
3 Differentiation of Self as a Multigenerational Process Robert J. Noone p. 83
4 Ancient Roots of Differentiation of Self Leann S. Howard p. 99
5 The Evolution of Helping: From Altruism, to Empathy, to Differentiation of Self Stephanie J. Ferrera p. 111
Part II Differentiation of Self in the Therapist''s Own Family p. 131
6 Defining a Self in Family, Profession, and Society Peter Titelman p. 133
7 Applying Differentiation of Self in One''s Family Phillip Klever p. 164
8 Differentiation and Remarriage: A Thirty-Year Journey Anthony J. Wilgus p. 183
9 Bowen Theory as a Guide to Defining a Self Over a Life Cycle Jambs C. Maloni p. 203
Part III Differentiation of Self in Clinical Practice p. 217
10 A Long-Term Coaching Process: Differentiation for Client and Coach Katharine Gratwick Baker p. 219
11 Differentiation of Self and Neurofeedback: Integrating Top Down Bottom Up Priscilla J. Friesen p. 239
12 Defining a Self: A Long-Term View Ann V. Nicholson p. 257
13 Differentiation of Self in the Presence of Chronic Family Symptoms Patricia Hanes Meyer p. 279
Part IV Researching Differentiation of Self
14 Challenges of Conducting Bowen Family Systems Research on Differentiation of Self Randall T. Frost p. 301
15 Emotional Reactivity, Fusion, and Differentiation of Self in Family Physiology: Clinical Case Research Victoria A. Harrison p. 331
16 Toward a Greater Understanding of Differentiation of Self in Bowen Family Systems Theory: Empirical Developments and Future Directions Elizabeth A. Skowron and John J. Van Epps and Elizabeth A. Cipriano-Essel p. 355
Appendix I p. 383
Appendix II p. 385
Index p. 391
