Meetings

The upcoming Symposium will be held on November 3-4, 2017.

Now entering its 54^th year, the Annual Symposium brings together scientists and members of the Bowen network to present and discuss the latest research and ideas relating to Bowen theory. Each meeting includes a presentation by a Distinguished Guest Lecturer whose research is relevant to Bowen theory. Presentations and panel discussions on a variety of other topics complete this two-day meeting.

DVD sets and MP3 audio CDs for the 53rd Symposium are available for purchase. Audiovisual materials from previous Symposia are available on our online store.

The upcoming Spring Conference will be held on April 13-14, 2018.

The Spring Conference focuses on a single concept related to Bowen theory. Guest scientists, researchers, and leaders in the study of family systems offer presentations related to the topic during this two-day conference. There is ample time for questions and discussion with the audience.

Our previous conference, Flocks, Families, & Organizations: Emerging Applications from Bowen Theory and Science, was held on April 21-22, 2017. DVD Sets and MP3s audio CDs are available for this and previous Spring Conferences on our online store.

Each year at the Spring Conference, the Caskie Research Fund Award is given to support an important research effort in Bowen theory.

Please see our schedule for this year’s listing of presentations.

First begun in 1967 by Dr. Bowen, monthly Clinical Conferences combine presentations by Bowen Center faculty with videotaped clinical interviews with families they work with. Each conference has a specific focus. This highly regarded conference series offers stimulating learning opportunities for experienced clinicians, students, and those interested in better understanding Bowen theory’s application to the family.

Counseling CEs and Social Work CEUs are available. Registration discounts for students are also available. Registrants may elect to register for a single, package, or the entire conference series. Learn more about registration options on our fees page.

The Professional Lectures are free and open to the public. They feature historians, scientists, and clinicians addressing a variety of topics. Ample opportunity for questions and discussion is allowed at the end of each presentation.

Monthly webcasts of lectures developed by Bowen Center faculty members addresses topics related to their research and clinical focus, with the intention of stimulating thought and extending the basis for applications of Bowen family systems theory. Ample time is allowed to interact with both the presenter and other audience members.

By invitation only, bi-monthly meeting on the development of Bowen theory.