Lorna Hecht-Zablow MFT, San Diego Family Systems Psychotherapist

05/15/2026

Today is International Family day. Did you know that EVERY family has evolved to use the same mechanisms to manage the challenges of being together and dealing with life?

The genius of Murray Bowen is that he recognized this and formulated his theory based on what every family shares.

If you want to learn more about how the human family is a product of nature, and all of us are more alike than different, consider attending my new course.

(link is in the comments)

05/13/2026

Everything old is new again. (Song by Peter Allen)

Did you know that in addition to being the most comprehensive existing psychotherapeutic theory of the human, as early as the mid-1950s Murray Bowen was seeing and predicting our current societal regression and environmental crisis?

(With his (the human's) logical thinking and knowledge, he could have known decades ago that he was on a collision course with his environment."

05/11/2026

"The young professional has the choice of continuing conventional theory and therapy, or of incorporating a few systems concepts, or of trying to go all the way toward systems thinking. I believe a few systems concepts are better than none." Murray Bowen

Are you a clinician who uses some concepts from Bowen theory mixed with techniques from other approaches? Maybe you, or even your clients, would like to go further with systems thinking.

05/07/2026

What makes Bowen Theory different?
It's not just a psychological theory or set of techniques.
What are common misunderstandings?
Does Bowen theory have cultural relevance in the 21st century?

Interested in the answer to these and other questions? Let me know.

05/04/2026

Is Bowen Theory still relevant in 2026?

Yes—and perhaps more than ever.

When anxiety increases, systems thinking becomes more—not less—useful.

04/26/2026

I am excited to announce that I will be offering a Learning Series through Center for the Study of Natural Systems and the Family (CSNSF.org)

1st module: Curious About Bowen Theory? For Everyone Who Wants to Learn More About the Most Comprehensive Natural Systems Theory of the Human and Why it Matters More Than Ever Today.

02/08/2024

Winter 2024 Newsletter: Lorna Hecht-Zablow, MFT - JUST SHOW UP https://mailchi.mp/640b20a745ad/summer2023newsletterbubbeandbaby-9362996

01/21/2024

Rabbi Brous write: ...'within' the Mishnah, a Jewish legal compendium from around the third century, is an ancient practice reflecting a deep understanding of the human psyche and spirit: When your heart is broken, when the specter of death visits your family, when you feel lost and alone and inclined to retreat, you show up. You entrust your pain to the community.

Every gesture of recognition marries love and humility, vulnerability and sacred responsibility.

10/09/2023

Less Than Two Weeks Left to Register! - https://mailchi.mp/110f16b5f421/its-back-to-learning-season-8387356

09/07/2023

It's Back to Learning Season - https://mailchi.mp/aa2acd33dd2a/its-back-to-learning-season