Next Session Begins: September 11, 2025
The Family of Origin Seminar offers participants the chance to apply Bowen Family Systems Theory to their own family, clinical work, or professional context. Through coaching and guided observation, participants explore emotional patterns in their family of origin. Designed for those familiar with Bowen’s eight core concepts, the seminar deepens understanding through experiential learning.
This two hour monthly meeting will meet on the second Thursday of each month from 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. CST. The first half hour of the meeting will be a discussion of the assigned readings for that month. The text will be Family Therapy in Clinical Practice, Dr. Murray Bowen.
Two participants will present their family diagrams to Lisa Moss, LCSW and CFC faculty member, for consultation each meeting. The focus of the consultation will be to identify and understand the 8 concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory and how they function together to create the emotional process of the family unit.
This seminar will be limited to six participants. Each participant will present his/her family diagram for consultation three times. Interested individuals should contact Ms. Moss to set up a phone interview.
Continuing Education Credits
18 CEUs will be awarded. Approved for social worker, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and professional counselor education credits.
Fee
$900
Date
Meeting Dates: September 11th, October 16th, November 13th, December 11th, January 8th, February 12th, March 9th, April 9th, and May 14th
Time: 3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. CST
Registration
After a phone interview with Ms. Moss, participants accepted to the seminar will be sent a link to register.
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Participation will require video conferencing capabilities through zoom.us. You can download a free version of the software. A computer, tablet, or smartphone with microphone and video camera are required. Prior to each session, participants will receive a meeting ID# and instruction for logging on.
Faculty Coordinator
For more information, please contact Lisa Moss.
