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The most common question that arises from clinicians learning Bowen family systems theory (BFST) is how do you translate this to working with people? This workshop will explore one effort of working with an individual clinically using BFST, exploring the idea of moving around the system. I will postulate two ideas; one, that a client can move more easily into observing self within the system when they are not just observing self in one context or relationship but rather looking at how they function in different contexts or relationships. And two, by moving into different contexts of the system the therapist is better able to manage the tendency towards symptom focus and stay centred on the work of differentiation.
Objectives:
- Review concepts of Bowen Theory relevant to maintaining a systems view
- Explore the method of moving around the system in its 3 phases.
- Discuss using a case example how this is beneficial for working on differentiation for both the coach/therapist and the client.
Bio - Katie White
Katherine (Katie) White is a Marriage and Family Therapist registered in the US and Canada. She has been working with individuals, couples and families in schools, clinics, and non-profit centers for 20 years in the US, Australia and Canada. Katie did her training in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) at Arizona State University.
In 2010, Katie began focusing her practice using Bowen Family Systems Theory and has attended the Post-Graduate Program at the Bowen Center. Katie is currently the Executive Director of Living Systems, a non-profit organization in Vancouver Canada which focuses on Bowen Theory in its training and counselling practice. Katie teaches and supervises interns at Living Systems, as well as managing a private practice in Vancouver.
Bowen Theory has made a difference in the work Katie has done in her own family, client work and leadership, she believes everyone can benefit from thinking more systemically.