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Professional Lecture Series: Joan B. Silk, PhD
Oct 29
Professional Lecture Series: Joan B. Silk, PhD

The Natural History of Social Bonds  

Close social bonds help females buffer the stresses of everyday life, and enhance longevity a key source of variation in the females’ lifetime reproductive success.  

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Consultations in Bowen Theory Conference: Daniel V. Papero, PhD, LCSW
Nov 5
Consultations in Bowen Theory Conference: Daniel V. Papero, PhD, LCSW

NOVEMBER 5, 2026 *Hybrid | Arlington, VA or Online

Systems Thinking, Science, and Helping—A Journeyman’s Odyssey 

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63rd Annual Symposium on Family Theory and Family Psychotherapy
Nov 6
63rd Annual Symposium on Family Theory and Family Psychotherapy

Each Symposium features both a Guest Lecturer and a full roster of presentations from members of the Bowen network who present and discuss their latest research. Ample time is allowed for audience questions and discussion. Continuing education credits will be available.

The Guest Speaker is Dr. Scott F. Gilbert. His biological research concerns how changes in embryonic development can generate evolutionary novelties. His research in the philosophy of biology concerns how scientifically false narratives still play major roles in the public perception of fertilization, development, and childbirth.

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Consultations in Bowen Theory: Jennifer Long, MD
Dec 11
Consultations in Bowen Theory: Jennifer Long, MD

Nuclear Family Emotional Process and Clergy Life

What difference does study of nuclear family emotional process make in the functioning of an individual or organization over time? This conference will look at the nuclear family emotional process and the impact in two groups, family and congregation. 

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Professional Lecture Series: Nancy Sugarman, MEd
Dec 17
Professional Lecture Series: Nancy Sugarman, MEd

The Natural History of Social Bonds  

Close social bonds help females buffer the stresses of everyday life, and enhance longevity a key source of variation in the females’ lifetime reproductive success.  

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Consultations in Bowen Theory: Kathleen Cotter Cauley, MEd, LMFT
Jan 8
Consultations in Bowen Theory: Kathleen Cotter Cauley, MEd, LMFT

When Symptoms Light up the System: Observing the Family as an Emotional Unit 

When unexpected challenges emerge in one’s life, family emotional process is always in the background. Whether physical, mental-emotional, or behavioral in nature, the family unit can light up with reactivity.  This conference will address ways to observe the patterns in the family and to manage self accordingly. 3 CEs available

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Professional Lecture Series: Kammy Kelton, MA, LCMHC
Feb 4
Professional Lecture Series: Kammy Kelton, MA, LCMHC

The Therapist’s Journey: Notes on the Development of a Bowen Oriented Therapist 

What is it to be a Bowen theory oriented therapist?  This conference will explore one therapist’s experience in coming to Bowen theory after many years in the field and employing many models. 

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Professional Lecture Series: Christine Broderick Emmanuel 
Mar 4
Professional Lecture Series: Christine Broderick Emmanuel 

The Contours of Westcott Family History Spanning Fourteen Generations

The breadth of genealogical records, historical documentation, and cascading multigenerational narratives embedded in The Westcott Story offers family systems professionals a rare body of evidence worthy of rigorous examination.  

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Consultations in Bowen Theory: Mariana Martinez, PsyD
Mar 12
Consultations in Bowen Theory: Mariana Martinez, PsyD

Financial Responsibility and Differentiation of Self: It’s Not Just About Money

This session explores the relationship between financial responsibility and differentiation of self. Using Bowen family systems theory as a framework, participants will gain a systems perspective and useful questions for thinking about money, family relationships, responsibility, dependence, autonomy, and individual functioning. 

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Dr. Murray Bowen

Dr. Bowen developed a theory of human functioning which conceptualized the family as an emotional unit.

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