Supporting ongoing learning in Bowen Theory and peer group networking- 

Following on from the focus of the Graduate Group in 2024 on the development of Bowen’s theory, the theoretical focus in 2025 will relate to examining the togetherness forces within the societal process of the helping professions. The structure will include reviewing Bowen’s original writings on societal process and inviting short presentations from participants that examine togetherness forces. For example, when is a togetherness force an asset to a system’s adaptation to a challenge, and when does it become part of the problem?

Presentations will be on a volunteer basis and examine what Bowen Theory offers in thinking about the function of the togetherness force within the profession and defining one’s own thinking. In 2025 Graduate Group Membership will also include an increase in access to a range of FSI resources available for self-directed learning in addition to the structured meetings throughout the year – a library of articles and FSI recorded workshops.

Meeting Dates - 

Thursday       27^th Feb 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Thursday        10^th April 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Thursday        26^th June 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Thursday        4^th Sept 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Thursday        13^th Nov 6:30pm – 8:30pm


Registration Includes

• Five online Graduate Group meetings during the year
• Three FSI Graduate Gatherings during the year which offer professional development and informal networking events with catering included.:
  • FSI Graduate Gathering social evening (June – in-person event)
  • Pre-Conference and Graduation Event (August – hybrid event)
  • End-of-Year Symposium (November – hybrid event)
• Access to the Graduate Group Google Classroom and access to FSI resources, including journal articles and a selected AV digital library
• Access to Graduate contact details to enable independent setting up of peer clinical supervision groups or special interest groups
• FSI news and resources updates – including news of other members’ activities and invitations to contribute to FSI activities and special projects
• 15% discount available for the FSI Annual Conference and any 2025 Workshops. Once you sign up to the Graduate Group you will be given your discount code to use when booking workshops and conference.

Cost - $420+GST