Spring Conference 2021: Unlocking the Mystery of the Family Emotional History - Friday Morning

Includes the following presentations:

Moderator: Anne McKnight

Welcome and Introduction

No One Gets There Without It: Family Research and Differentiation of Self – Victoria Harrison, MA, LMFT

Victoria Harrison’s focus for her presentation is on the importance of family research for one’s own personal work and also for clinical practice – for psychotherapy based in Bowen theory. We are all children of parents who are reacting to family and family history in how they raised us. Knowing more about that history can be life-changing and life-saving, in some situations. Ms. Harrison will present examples from her own family work that illustrate the importance of genealogical research as well as talking to older members of the family about the history that she grew up not knowing.

The Unified Theory of Bowen Theory – Stanley Proffitt

In the development of Bowen theory, Dr. Murray Bowen described the challenge of conceptualizing the theory as a “unified theory.” This presentation offers a view of the mutually influential, inter-relatedness of each concept in the theory to all other concepts.

Discussion

The Origins, Motivations, and Influence of Genealogy: An Examination of the Development of Family History as Pastime and Profession – Ryan J. Woods

Who engages in family history research and why? In this presentation, Ryan J. Woods will examine the history of studying family history in America. In an illustrated presentation, he will explore the framework under which genealogical pursuits have evolved, including the social, economic, and political motivations and implications of family history research and the impacts on sense of self and identity.

Questions and Discussion