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Differentiation involves defining a self in relationship to others. Drawing on Dr. Murray Bowen’s key texts and archival materials, this presentation will explore three key aspects to that process: increasing objectivity regarding self and family, developing and operating from life principles, and relating to others with increased maturity. Case examples will be used to illustrate and explore how this process unfolds over time in a dynamic fashion.
Amie Post -
Amie has been a student of Bowen theory since 2001 when she was a master’s student in Marriage and Family Therapy at Seton Hill University. She deepened her study of Bowen theory in the Postgraduate Training Program 2012-2016 and served as a Clinical Intern 2015-16 at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. Amie is currently a member the Board of Directors at the Bowen Center and an active member of the faculty.
Amie served as the Executive/Clinical Director (2015-2023) and Clinical Director (2023 – present) of the Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County, Inc., a Baltimore based non-profit organization whose mission is to assist families as they experience the impacts of domestic violence. During her tenure, Amie collaborated with clients and staff to develop innovative programming informed by Bowen theory that aims at building functional capacity in families and enhancing family leadership ability.
Amie teaches about Bowen Family Systems Theory and provides consultation and coaching based in the theory to many different audiences. She serves on the Board of Directors of The Murray Bowen Archives Project and is on the Faculty of the Center for the Study of Natural Systems and the Family in Houston, Texas. In June 2024, Amie was appointed CEO/President of the Center for Family Systems Theory of Western New York. She is committed to developing Bowen theory and providing high quality learning opportunities for students who are interested in understanding and effectively applying Bowen theory to a wide range of family challenges.
Research interests include the emerging thinking on the holobiont, reciprocal functioning in relationship violence and evaluating and developing effective programs and systems of care.
Amie has three young adult children and one grandson. In her free time, Amie enjoys a good board game, a great book and long walks in the woods.