Spring Conference 2021: Unlocking the Mystery of the Family Emotional History - Saturday Morning
Includes the following presentations:
Moderator: Carrie Collier
Taking One for the Team: Mother Nature, Family Emotional Process and Chronic Illness – Eileen Gottlieb, MEd, LMFT
The most important and interesting question for this presenter related to the family emotional system is who, and under what conditions and circumstances, is most vulnerable to a chronic illness? This presentation will attempt to examine carefully and closely the role of family emotional process as it is understood in Bowen theory in observable, repeatable, verifiable facts about how one family member becomes chronically ill.
The Journey of a Lifetime: Stories, Roadblocks, and Surprises – Cynthia Devoe, MBA
In researching her family history, Ms. Devoe has encountered the many ways in which Bowen theory and genealogy intersect, and has come to believe that Bowen theory is the bridge between family stories and genealogical facts. The stories we tell ourselves are important, as is understanding that they originated for a purpose. Her presentation will explore how significant events in her family prior to her birth carried down through the generations.
Differentiation and Family History – Joan Jurkowski, MS, LCPC
Joan Jurkowski’s effort to learn about family history was prompted by her hope that it would help her mature and improve relationships. This long-term effort began with obtaining facts about her family from people she knew. Later, she went to historical records to locate and meet family she didn’t know. In this presentation, Joan will talk about the value she found in her research, which was motivated by a desire to increase her level of differentiation of self, a concept in Bowen theory which refers to the ability to be more of a “self” in relationships.
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Generational Impact: A Survey of Observations, Patterns, and Legacies in Published Family Histories – Ryan J. Woods
As a publisher of genealogical books and articles since 1847, AmericanAncestors/NEHGS has published thousands of family histories that examine families in genealogical, historical, and social contexts for 6-12 generations. In this presentation, Mr. Woods will present a survey of recently published family histories and observations of trends and patterns in family structures, mobility, occupations, and service.
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