Advanced Training Program in Bowen Theory

 

Our Advanced Training program meets monthly, offering eight sessions per year, each featuring three hours of lecture and study in Bowen Theory. Additionally, participants have four opportunities to observe supervised sessions with a Bowen-trained coach. The program focuses on clinical applications, aiming to integrate family systems theory into the clinical process.

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Participants are expected to apply Bowen Theory concepts both personally and professionally. The course is designed to encourage self-directed learning through family study, reading assignments, and exposure to clinical situations. This structure helps students develop the skills needed to supervise from a theoretical perspective. Over time, students should demonstrate the integration of Bowen Theory in their personal functioning and clinical practice.

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Our faculty members are experienced clinicians who are deeply knowledgeable in Bowen Theory and committed to applying it in their practices and personal lives. They will serve as consultants to the students, with individual consultation available upon request.

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Students are expected to attend and actively participate in each session. There will also be opportunities to present clinical cases and organizational systems for consultation.

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This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee Chapter (Provider Number:NASWTN 2024-0135) for 38.0 continuing education units.

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Tuition and Fees

• Tuition is non-refundable.

• The fee is $800 for the 2024-2025 program, payable upon acceptance.

• Additional supervision with a coach can be arranged directly with the assigned consultant.​

• Tuition is not refundable after the first meeting of the program. Remaining payments for payment plans are due as scheduled.

• Tuition and fees can be transferred between Bowen Theory Education Center programs in consultation with the program heads.

• If program participation is prevented due to unanticipated circumstances such as a family emergency, credit for future participation in the same program can be arranged with the approval of the program head.

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Required Textbook

• Family Therapy in Clinical Practice by Murray Bowen. Each student is expected to purchase the textbook and complete the reading assignments posted on the curriculum syllabus. Additional recommended references will be provided in a bibliography included with the course handouts.

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Training Program Dates​:

• Wednesday, October 16, 2024

• Wednesday, November 13, 2024

• Wednesday, December 11, 2024

• Wednesday, January 22, 2025

• Wednesday, February 19, 2025

• Wednesday, March 19, 2025

• Wednesday, April 16, 2025

• Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Clinical Session Dates: 

• Friday, October 25, 2024

• Friday, January 17, 2025

• Friday, March 21, 2025

• Friday, May 23, 2025

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Schedule

• Wednesday Classes: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Friday Supervision Classes: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM*

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We look forward to your participation and commitment to advancing your understanding and application of Bowen Family Systems Theory.

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Registration for the Advanced Clinical Training Program is closed for 2024-25. We are taking Registrations for 2026.  

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