The article briefly describes Murray Bowen's theory of the human family. The concepts from his theory are rooted in a systemic way of thinking about human functioning in the context of relationships. The author describes the eight concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory: 1) Differentiation of Self, 2) the Emotional Triangle, 3) Nuclear Family Emotional Process, 4) Family Projection Process, 5) Multigenerational Transmission Process, 6) Emotional Cut Off, 7) Sibling Position, 8) Emotional Process in Society.