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WELCOME TO PROGRAMS IN BOWEN THEORY

Programs in Bowen Theory conducts educational programs in Bowen family systems theory for the helping professions and the public. Located in Sonoma County, California and part of a network of programs affiliated with the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family in Washington, D.C., Programs in Bowen Theory sponsers meetings and training seminars in Northern California, and serves as a center for the Northern California network of professionals using the Bowen theory in practice.

Bowen family systems theory focuses on relationships and emotional processes as they shape individual behavior and development.  Based in the natural sciences and systems thinking, the principles of the theory are a clear and reliable guide  to improving the long term well being of people in their families, worksystems and all their social networks.

20 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON BOWEN FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORY AND ITS APPLICATIONS - SAN FRANCISCO BAY, JUNE 21 & 22, 2008

Understanding the Emotional System: The Individual and the Group in Natural Systems. Perspectives of Family Therapists and Interdisciplinary Dialogue. With Michael Kerr, MD, Lee Ross, Ph.D, & Deborah M Gordon, Ph.D. View PDF file for conference program and registration information. Press the "+" button  at top of pdf document to enlarge text for reading.

ONGOING SEMINAR IN THEORY AND PRACTICE

Seminar in Bowen Theory led by Laura Havstad, PhD. Structured for participants to increase their knowledge of the emotional system, to use their knowledge in the process of differentiation, and to learn to coach others through the process in their own families and work systems.  In addition to mental health professionals, the seminar is appropriate for other professionals dealing with the complexities of human systems. Offered on 4 Fridays in 2007-2008, participants may register for all sessions or single sessions. For more information contact Laura Havstad.