Which technique uses genograms, I-position, detriangling, differentiation, multigenerational transmission process?

• A. Satir's communication styles
• B. Whitaker's Experiential Therapy
• C. Murray Bowen Techniques
• D. Gestalt Therapy Core Concepts

Answer: (C)

Genograms, I-position, detriangling, differentiation, and the multigenerational transmission process are hallmarks of Murray Bowen’s family systems theory. Genograms visually map family relationships across generations, highlighting patterns that repeat over time. I-position is the practice of maintaining an individual’s own thoughts and feelings and not losing oneself in the family’s emotional reactivity, which supports healthier differentiation. Detriangling involves stepping out of triangles—the common three-person cross-pressures in families—to reduce anxiety and promote more direct, less reactive interactions. Differentiation of self is the capacity to stay connected while asserting one’s own beliefs and emotions, balancing autonomy and closeness. The multigenerational transmission process explains how emotional functioning and relational patterns pass from one generation to the next, often shaping present behavior in ways that feel familiar but may be problematic.

These elements together define Bowen therapy, making it the best fit for the question. Satir focuses more on family communication patterns, Whitaker on experiential, spontaneous therapy, and Gestalt emphasizes here-and-now awareness and contact rather than intergenerational dynamics.