In the complex dance of marriage, defining oneself can often feel like trying to hold onto your identity in a rapidly flowing river. Take the case of Sarah and Alex, for example. After eight years, ...

Differentiation of self (DoS) is a cornerstone construct within Bowen Family Systems Theory, referring to the capacity to balance emotional reactivity with thoughtful, reflective decision‐making when ...

Tension: We perform self-awareness for an audience while avoiding the actual uncomfortable work of understanding ourselves.