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 - August 10, 2008

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, 2008

Three Times 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.

Registration Deadline - July 15, 2008

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, 2008

* $825 if deposit paid by June 10, 2008.

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.

Tuition: $450

Theory Day Open Session

"Optimal Aging:  The Brain and the Family"

Priscella Friesen - December 5, 2008

This presentation will explore theories of aging and natural processes of aging of the body/brain. It will also focus on Bowen theory and the aging process. What are the patterns of aging in the family? What are "emotional beliefs" about aging? What does Differentiation of Self have to do with it?

Ms. Friesen will elaborate using her work understanding the interplay of brain and family as well as the use of neurofeedback in differentiation of self. She is on faculty of The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, and previously the Director of Training. In 2005, Ms. Friesen opened a center call The Learning Space, a forum for people and organizations to learn and experience optimal functioning.

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

Theory Day Open Session

"Brain and Memory Enhancement

Through the Aging Process"

Angelo Bolea, Ph.D. - January 30, 2009

Dr. Bolea is creative and gifted as a speaker. Through his neurofeedback and brain rehabilitation work, he assists people in cultivating an active, more aware partnership with their brains.

This presentation will incorporate the latest research on the brain that allows for freedom and enhanced functioning.

Dr. Bolea's knowledge of how the brain and relationships interact is stimulating when placed beside Bowen Theory and Ed Friedman's leadership ideas.