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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.

Program not offered in 2026 - 2027

Clergy Track I
Dates Time Location Tuition
Meets twice a year for 3 days 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
except Friday which is
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Rockville, MD 2085
$1125

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: September 6, 2026

Deposit: $200 Due by June 30, 2026

CII Monday - Wednesday
Dates Time Location Tuition
November 2 - 4, 2026
March 8 - 10, 2027
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Rockville Presbyterian Church
215 Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
$1175

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.

Program not offered in 2026 - 2027

Professional Program Track II
Dates Time Location Tuition
Meets twice a year for 3 days Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Rockville, MD 2085
$1125

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.

All dates are Fridays, 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM, except for Tuesday, November 3, 2026 which is an all-day session from 9 AM to 4:30 PM.

All sessions are held in person.

Location:  Rockville Presbyterian Church, 215 Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850

$100 due by August 5, 2026

Tuition: $575

Theory Day
Dates Title Speaker
Friday, October 23, 2026
Leading from the Inside out in Choppy Waters
Myrna Carpenter PhD, APRN
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
AM Session
The Longest Table: The Importance of Knowing Family
Reverend Emlyn Ott
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
PM Session
War Games:
When Biblical Promises Collide
Reverend Emlyn Ott
Friday, December 4, 2026
Defining Self
The Next Chapter
Conquering My Fear of Going to the Library of Congress
Myra Binns Bridgeforth
Friday, January 8, 2027
Death and Health Crisis in the Family:
A Systems Prospective
Elaine Boomer, MSW
Friday, March 12, 2027
Reel Talk: Friedman Speaks
Mickie Crimone, MS, APRN
Friday, April 9, 2027
Following the Leader
Reverend Gina Campbell
Friday, May 7, 2027
Fifty Ways to Turn the Page
Anne Mugler, MSW
Friday, June 4, 2027
(Snow Date)
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