2009 - 2010 Educational Programs
Postgraduate Education & Training Series
The Postgraduate Education & Training Series provides an in-depth and ongoing study of Bowen family systems theory. This program is for postgraduate individuals of all professional backgrounds interested in learning how family and organizational emotional systems function. Participants represent a wide diversity of fields including behavior health, medicine, education, pastoral care, business and organizational settings. In this Series trainees study, learn and apply major theoretical concepts in their personal and professional lives. Essential to the study of Bowen theory is learning the facts of one’s own family and observing one’s functioning in important relationships. Toward that end trainees participate in class discussion, present in small group and individual consultation, attend the Heartland and Open Classroom conferences and are responsible for a presentation and formal paper at the end of the year. The format for the monthly classes includes lectures, video tapes, discussion, and consultation. The Series begins in September and ends in early June. Applications are accepted in June and July. Informaton about the Series can be obtained anytime at 816-436-1721 ext. 4 or info@kcfamilysystems.org. More information available online in June.
Heartland Conference: “The Family as a Regulator of the Brain”
The Heartland Conference is an annual conference focusing on the theoretical concepts and applications of Bowen family systems theory. Michael Kerr, M.D., Director of the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and Steven Platek, PhD., Associate Professor of Psychology, Georgia Gwinnett College, have been invited to present their current work and thinking about the functioning of the brain and the family. Online registration for this January conference is now available. Sign up for this program.
Open Classroom
Open Classroom is the last Education & Training Series class in the academic year. It is open to individuals who may be considering participating in the Postgraduate Education & Training Series and/or have a serious interest in ongoing study of family systems theory. This conference features Dan Papero, Ph.D., senior faculty member, the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. Online registration and details for this June 4, 2010 conference available in the Spring.
Annual 2009-2010 Video Series
A monthly video series, “Videotapes of Presentations by Murray Bowen, MD, from 1970-1980” will be held at the KC Center for the Family office. Videos will be shown on the second Saturday of the month, 9:00-10:30 am. Margaret Otto, MSW will lead the discussion following the tapes. CEU’s are available.
Live Monthly Webcast Lectures with Michael Kerr, M.D.
90 minute live lectures with Michael Kerr, M.D., Director of the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family in Washington, D.C. are broadcast from Washington, D.C. once a month on Mondays. Various teaching topics are presented and live discussion follows. Designed primarily for helping professionals. Limited seating. CEU’s available. Call for more information: Margaret Otto, (816) 436-1721 ext. #5.
Clinical Consultation Group
Individual group members apply the theory to clinical cases and work systems. Faculty facilitator presents theoretical concepts from Bowen Theory. Times to be arranged. Call: Margaret Otto, 816-436-1721 ext. #5. Other consultation groups can be arranged for specific professional groups, i.e. clergy, business, etc.
Postgraduate Seminar
The Postgraduate Seminar provides a forum for presentations and theoretical discussion on Bowen family systems theory. Participants are individuals who have provided programs in the community for several years, conducted ongoing research, written theoretical papers and/or participated in the Special Postgraduate Program at the Bowen Center in Washington, D.C. for three or more years. For more information, contact Kathy Riordan, 816-436-1721 ext. #3.
Video Library
The K.C. Center has a collection of Bowen family systems theory videos, DVDs and audio tapes. Individuals are welcome to view catalogued materials at the Center office and make arrangements for viewing. A small donation is requested.