59th Symposium on Family Theory and Family Psychotherapy - Set

This set of videos includes the following presentations: 

Introduction – Carrie Collier Ph.D., LPC, CRC

Welcome to the Symposium – Carrie Collier, Ph.D., LPC, CRC 

Moderator: Carrie Collier, Ph.D., LPC, CRC  

From Fusion to Differentiation: The Continuum of Connectedness in the Bowen Theory - Daniel V. Papero, Ph.D., LCSW

Sexual Reproduction: Nature's Gift; Nature's Challenge - Stephanie Ferrera

Discussion

The Importance of Tinkering and Following Your Nose: Two Tales of Symbiosis Discovery - Erik F. Y. Hom, PhD

Clinical Research Based on Bowen Theory - Randall T. Frost MDiv

Murray Bowen wrote that therapists could help theory one day become a real science "if they could find a way to govern their thinking in a scientific direction." A model of clinical research, based on theory, could help therapists move theory further toward science.

Bringing the Triangle to Life: Managing Short-Term Stress Towards Self-Regulation - Laurie Lassiter

Discussion

Family Emotional Process, the Adoptive Family and Epigenetics - Laura Brooks, MSW, LCSWC-C

This presentation will explore the relationship between family emotional processes and epigenetics in the adoptive family. Epigenetic research across species documents the plasticity of gene expression in the human as well as in other species. The results of cross-fostering studies of non-human species stir questions about the impact of the family emotional process on adopted children.

Lessons From Two Pioneers in the Study of Natural Systems - LeAnne Howard

The fundamental contribution to natural systems thinking by Dr. Murray Bowen and Dr. Deborah M. Gordon respectively will be highlighted by a long-term student of both systems. Potential contribution to a new way of thinking provides a path for human adaptation to the rapidly shifting conditions of the 21st century.

Discussion

Introduction and Welcome to the Symposium

Moderator: Anne S. McKnight, EdD, LCSW

The Integrated Functioning of the Emotional, Feeling, and Intellectual Systems - Robert J. Noone, PhD

The Pulse of Family Life - Carrie Collier, Ph.D., LPC, CRC

Discussion

Looking Back with the Eyes of the Future: Symbiosis and the Anthropocene - Erik F. Y. Hom PhD

The Dance of Life: What Bowen Theory Contributes Toward Understanding Evolution - Victoria Harrison, MA, LMFT

This presentation will summarize what concepts in Bowen theory contribute toward understanding evolution and the human as part of evolution. It will include a discussion of what the future of human evolution may involve for adaptation and survival of life.

In Defense of Togetherness - Anthony J. Wilgus, MA, MSW

Humans out cooperate all other mammals, an instinctual capacity yielding both evolutionary advantages and potential costs. It IS possible to think for self and cooperate efficiently, perhaps a trait unique to homo sapiens. Responsible togetherness while aspirational is attainable.

Discussion

Assessing Congregations: A Bowen Family System Theory Approach - Barbara Laymon, PhD

Family Reaction to a Process of Death Foretold - Alejandro Astorga A.

Discussion