Primers on Bowen theory

Gilbert, R. M. (2004). The eight concepts of Bowen theory. Falls Church, VA, Leading Systems Press.

Gilbert, R. M. (1999). "How successful parents think: A synopsis of Bowen family systems theory for parents". Connecting with our children: Guiding principles for parents in a troubled world. New York, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: pp. 59-123.

Kerr, M. E. (2003). One family's story: A primer on Bowen theory. Washington, DC, Bowen Center for the Study of the Family.

Texts on Bowen theory

Bowen, M. (1978). Family therapy in clinical practice. New York, J. Aronson.

Friedman, E. H. (1985). Generation to generation: Family process in church and synagogue. New York, Guilford Press.

Gilbert, R. M. (1992). Extraordinary relationships: A new way of thinking about human interactions. Minneapolis, Chronimed Pub.

Kerr, M. E. and M. Bowen (1988). Family evaluation: An approach based on Bowen theory. New York, Norton.

Papero, D. V. (1990). Bowen family systems theory. Boston, Allyn and Bacon.