Bowen Family Systems Family Theory for Virtual Treatment of Endometriosis in Spanish: A Case Study

Francisco Xavier Méndez
In: The American Journal of Family Therapy · 2025 · vol. 53(4) , pp. 365–388 · doi:10.1080/01926187.2024.2446916 · W4406036963
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This case study explores the application of Bowen Family Systems theory in a virtual treatment setting for endometriosis among Spanish-speaking patients.

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Abstract This case study examines the application of Bowen Family Systems Theory (BFST) delivered using telehealth and in Spanish to support a Mexico-born woman in the U.S. managing chronic endometriosis. The client presented with severe anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia, and symptoms associated with endometriosis. The therapy focused on increasing the client’s differentiation of self, addressing emotional cutoffs, exploring family projection processes, and targeting improvements in the client’s endometriosis symptoms. This study underscores the potential of culturally sensitive frameworks of family systems in addressing the emotional and physical dimensions of chronic health conditions like endometriosis. Disclosure Statement No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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