July 2010

Special News from the Bowen Center
The Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Anne S. McKnight to be the next Director of the Bowen Center. She will assume the position on January 1, 2011. Dr. Kerr will work closely with Dr. McKnight during the next year to aid in the transition.

New Feature - Download Family Systems Articles!
The Bowen Center and the editorial board of Family Systems are pleased to announce a new feature of the journal. All individual full length articles as well as faculty case conferences, brief reports and book reviews are now available for purchase as PDF downloads. With this new feature, it is now possible to have the articles immediately without the costs of shipping.

The development of digital downloads for Family Systems is the result of the editorial board's determination to make the journal available to its readers in the most useful formats available. It is also the result of extensive development work by the Center's website committee. Contributions to the Annual Fund support this and future plans to make more of our educational materials readily available, including audio and video recordings. Hard copies of back issues continue to be available at a special reduced rate as long as the inventory lasts.

Postgraduate Training in Bowen Theory
Applications are currently being considered for the Bowen Center's Postgraduate Training Program, which meets four times a year for three day sessions. The application deadline is July 1st. The program is offered to those living outside of the Washington, DC area and local professionals.

The Postgraduate Program is designed for individuals who want to establish a foundation in Bowen theory and learn to apply it in their personal lives and their professional practices. Further information can be obtained from Dr. Anne McKnight at amcknight@thebowencenter.org.

Please Give to the 2009-2010 Annual Fund
One week remains until the Annual Fund campaign ends for 2009-2010. We have raised $82,000 toward our goal of $150,000. Thank you to all the donors who have contributed thus far. There is still time for those who have not yet contributed to make a difference to the success of the campaign. Dr. Kerr has posted letters which describe the initiatives the Annual Fund supports and a thank you letter to our contributors. Please also see Dr. Kerr's most recent letter describing the leadership transition at the Center and his continuing commitment to the Center in the future.

Spring Conference DVDs and MP3s
This year's conference, The Impact of Relationships on Individual Variation, was held April 17-18th in Washington, DC. MP3s are now available for purchase.

We now have 15 of the 25 DVD orders necessary to produce copies for sale. If you would like to reserve a set, please contact us to make a $50 deposit. Please call 202-965-4400 or email us for more information.

DVD and Publication Special
An Overview of Bowen Family Systems Theory & One Family's Story - $90 (save $20) Restored and remastered, this one hour DVD, first recorded by Dr. Bowen in 1980, provides a brief summary of the eight concepts of Bowen family systems theory. What distinguishes this tape is Dr. Bowen's detailed description of what he calls the conceptual dilemmas that stand between the listener trained in conventional psychological theory and a full understanding of the theory. One Family's Story: A Primer on Bowen Theory is offered as a supplement to the DVD to provide a more in-depth description of the eight concepts.

Thursday Professional Lecture Series
Check back with us during the summer for updates on the schedule for the coming year.

The Thursday Professional Lecture Series is a free, monthly lecture series which is open to the public. It features scientists, historians, physicians, writers, and clinicians.

Clinical Conference
Check back with us during the summer for updates on the schedule for the coming year.

The Clinical Conference Series features Bowen Center faculty members who address subjects in Bowen theory that are demonstrated in videotaped clinical interviews with families.

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