PROGRAMS


Home Page


Programs
2004/2005


Faculty

Up Coming Events

Selected Readings from A Failure of Nerve

Map & Direction.pdf

Contact Us

Continuing Education Units

The Center For Family Process is a Continuing Education Provider, Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Psychology.


Post Graduate Seminar in Family Emotional Process, Clergy Track I

This program was begun by the late Dr. Edwin H. Friedman in 1988. As Dr. Friedman's faculty, we are continuing the program. The focus of the seminar is on the three emotional systems: the clergy's family of origin, the parishioner or congregation family and the congregation, itself, as an emotional system. The days will be divided into theoretical and clinical presentations, videotapes, including videotapes of Dr. Friedman and clinical consultation. Small group consultation for the clergy's family of origin will occur on one afternoon, and for the parishioner family and congregation system on the other afternoons.

Registration Deadline - June 15, 2004

Clergy Track I
Dates Time Location Tuition
October 12 - 14, 2004
January 11 - 13, 2005
May 3 - 5, 2005
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Bethesda, Maryland $1450

Post Graduate Seminar in Family Emotional Process, Clergy Track II

This program is an opportunity for particiants who wish to continue in furthering and deeping their understanding of Bowen Theory and Ed Friedman leadership concepts and the application of the theory to family of origin and work systems.

Registration Deadline - June 15, 2004

Clergy Track II Section A
Dates Time Location Tuition
November 15 - 17, 2004
April 18 - 20, 2005
Monday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Bethesda, Maryland $975

Clergy Track II Section B
Dates Time Location Tuition
November 30 - December 2, 2004
March 8 - 10, 2005
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Bethesda, Maryland $975

Three Time A Year Program (Professional Track I)

This program promotes the learning and application of Bowen Theory and the leadership concepts of Dr. Edwin Friedman to families and other social systems. The overall aim is to teach a way of conceptualizing emotional phenomena rather than merely learning techniques.

Particiants include mental health professionals, educators, attorneys, business professionals, health care professionals, clergy, and other creative thinkers.

Registration Deadline - July 15, 2004

Three Time A Year Program - Professional Track I
Dates Time Location Tuition
September 30 - October 2, 2004
November 11 - 13, 2004
April 14 - 16, 2005
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bethesda, Maryland $1450

Professional Program Track II

This program is an opportunity for participants who wish to continue in furthering and deeping their understanding of Bowen Theory and Ed Friedman leadership concepts and the application of the theory to family of origin, clinical cases, and work systems.

Registration Deadline - July 15, 2004

Professional Program Track II
Dates Time Location Tuition
November 11 - 13, 2004
April 14 - 16, 2005
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bethesda, Maryland $925*

* $825 if deposit paid by June 10, 2004.

Theory Day

Initially began by Ed Friedman in the early 80's this three hour monthly series is for professionals who are commited to putting system thinking to work in their lives. The format ranges from theory lectures, clinical, organizational, and family of origin case presentations, guest speakers and video tapes.

Registration Deadline - July 15, 2004

Theory Day
Dates Time Location Tuition
October 15, 2004
November 5, 2004
December 3, 2004
January 7, 2005
February 4, 2005
March 11, 2005
April 1, 2005
May 6, 2005
June 3, 2005 (Snow Date)
Friday 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Bethesda, Maryland $450

Theory Day Open Session

"The Family, The Brain, and Differentiation"

Priscella Friesen - December 3, 2004

Ms. Friesen's description of her ongoing work with incorporating Bowen Theory, neurofeedback, and the development of the brain in understanding differentiation will continue in this presentation. Ms. Friesen is faculty and previously, the Director of Training at The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family.

Ms. Friesen's solid, combined knowledge of Bowen Theory and brain function makes an important contribution in exploring the influence of family emotional process on the evolution and functioning of the brain. This thinking makes new efforts toward differentiation possible.

Date Time Location Tuition
December 3, 2004 Friday 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Rd.
Bethesda, Maryland
Parking is NOT available at the church.
$60

Theory Day Open Session

"The Development of Neuronal Brain Systems"

Brain/Family Awareness

Angelo Bolea, Ph.D. - January 7, 2005

Dr. Bolea is creative and gifted as a speaker and healer in his neurofeedback and brain rehabilitation work. His knowledge of how the brain and relationships interact has been stimulating when placed beside Bowen Theory and Ed Friedman's leadership ideas.

Dr. Bolea assists people in cultivating an active, more aware partnership with their brains. New information and new possibilities emerge allowing for freedom and enchanced functioning.

Date Time Location Tuition
January 7, 2005 Friday 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Rd.
Bethesda, Maryland
Parking is NOT available at the church.
$60

Theory Day Open Session

"Walking the Labyrinth, Differentiating a Self:
Weaving Spiritual, Psychological and Energetic Threads"

Gloria Carpeneto, Ph.D. - April 1, 2005

Dr. Gloria Carpeneto's background in Bowen Theory, massage, energy work and spiritual direction bring a richness to her understanding of life. She is currently working on a doctorate in spiritual direction.

In Dr. Carpeneto's view, to walk a labyrinth is to mirror in a concrete, tangible way, our spiritual, psychological and emotional paths toward differentiating a self.

Date Time Location Tuition
April 1, 2005 Friday 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Christ Lutheran Church
8011 Old Georgetown Rd.
Bethesda, Maryland
Parking is NOT available at the church.
$60