Meetings

The upcoming Symposium entitled The Impact of Family on Development Throughout the Life Course will be held on November 3-4, 2017 at George Mason University’s Arlington campus.

This year’s two-day Symposium will focus on the developmental process of the human in health and adjustment across the life course. Two eminent scientists, Dr. Gregory Miller and Dr. Elizabeth Skowron, will present their research and will participate in a roundtable discussion and panels. Ms. Victoria Harrison will be the lead faculty throughout the conference. Other presenters will address how Bowen theory gives a framework for understanding the impact of family life on the child and her future development.

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.