May 2008

June Clinical Conference Roberta Gilbert, MD will present Aging Parents in the Family System at the June 6 , 2008 Clinical Conference. The Clinical Conferences feature Bowen Center faculty members who address subjects in Bowen theory that are demonstrated in videotaped clinical interviews with families. Register online.

June Thursday Professional Lecture  David Dvorkin, PhD will present New Tools, New Universes: How Photography Changed Our Universe from One of Stars to One of Galaxies at the June 5, 2008 Thursday Professional Lecture Series. This monthly, free lecture series features historians, scientists, and clinicians. For further information, please see our Calendar.

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 June 1st. This year the program will be offered to both those living outside of the Washington, DC area and local professionals. Established in 1976, 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 in their professions. Faculty bring research and applications of theory from a broad spectrum of disciplines. Information can be obtained at the link above and from the program director, Victoria Harrison at 713-790-0226 or vaharrison@sbcglobal.net

Please Give to the 2007-2008 Annual Fund  Thank you to all the donors who have contributed to the Annual Fund for the Advancement of Bowen Theory thus far. As of this writing we have received $87,000 toward our goal of $125,000. Contributions to the Annual Fund are essential for supporting the Bowen Center's mission. We appreciate your making as generous a donation as possible. Please read a letter from our Director to learn more about the work the Annual Fund supports. Dr. Kerr's thank you letter to our donors is also posted on our website. Online Donation is available.

SPRING CONFERENCE DVDs and AUDIO RECORDINGS This year's conference, Schizophrenia: Diagnosis is not Destiny was held April 12-13th in Washington, DC.
DVDs, MP3s, and audiotapes are now available for purchase. The complete DVD set is offered at a special price of $300 (save $50) until June 30th.

New DVD Special Offer 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 in order to provide a more in-depth description of the eight concepts.

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