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Dr. Ruff was both a partner in life through marriage and in research with Candace B. Pert, PhD., with their discovery of Peptide-T which controlled the pain and extended thousands of lives in the treatment of the HIV virus. This discovery opened the door to a non-opioid treatment for pain. Dr. Pert contributed to the…
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A large percentage of the clients who seek out consultation in my private practice do so without any knowledge of my theoretical grounding in Bowen family systems theory. Most come with fairly vague ideas about how one thinks about human functioning. Most ideas seem to be either derived from popular psychological writings or a mixture…
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This conversation will be about my work integrating neurofeedback and Bowen family systems theory. Neurofeedback is often thought of as a treatment for the individual and their symptoms, such as ADHD, seizures, and anxiety. Neurofeedback can also be integral to the process of differentiation of self. Our brains are regulating and are regulated by the…
Find out moreThe Bowen Center is closed Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day
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Dr. Murray Bowen stated: "The degree of unresolved emotional attachment to the parents is equivalent to the degree of undifferentiation that must somehow be handled in a person's own life and in future generations" (Bowen, 1978, p. 382). He observed that all people have some degree of unresolved emotional attachment from their parents. These emotional…
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“The goal is to make a research project out of life” (Bowen, 1978 p. 179). Interviews with people who have particularly challenging family histories will illustrate the benefits of family research and contact with extended family for improving health and functioning. The discussion will address common concerns, including how a therapist engages people, the importance…
Find out moreHow does one present a way of thinking to those who are often sitting in the middle of family differences? This conversation will review how to think about the value of theory with those not trained in human behavior. Speaker: Kathleen K. Wiseman, MBA Note: CEs are not offered in Counseling for this meeting. Social…
Find out moreThe Bowen Center is closed Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day
Find out moreThe Bowen Center is closed Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day
Find out moreThe Bowen Center is closed Monday, October 8 in observance of Columbus Day
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