The 61st Annual Symposium on Family Theory and Family Psychotherapy

The mission of the Centeris to lead the development of Bowen family systems theory into a science of human behavior and to assist individuals, families, communities, and organizations in solving major life problems through understanding and improving human relationships. The Center carries out its mission locally, nationally, and internationally through its training programs, conferences, research, clinical services, audiovisual materials, and publications. The Georgetown Family Center is an educational, research, and clinical center incorporated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the District of Columbia.

The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family

The Annual Symposium on Family Theory and Family Psychotherapy is the most important meeting on Bowen theory and its applications.

Each Symposium features a full roster of presentations from members of the Bowen network who present and discuss their latest research. Ample time is allowed for audience questions and discussion. Continuing Education credits will be available.The 61st Annual Symposium will be held both in-person and online November 8-9, 2024. <a href="https://www.thebowencenter.org/2024-symposium" title="https://www.thebowencenter.org/2024-symposium" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more here.</a>Symposium Dates:<ul><li>Friday, November 8th, 2024: 9am - 4:45pm (*Reception to follow at the in-person location at 5pm)</li></ul><ul><li>Saturday, November 9th, 2024: 9am - 4:40pm</li></ul>Location: Hybrid.In-Person Venue: <a href="https://www.hillcenterdc.org/" title="https://www.hillcenterdc.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003</a>Online via Zoom: *Attendees who select this ticket option will be sent a Zoom link closer to the conference!Registration options:<ul><li>General Admission for both days is $395.</li></ul><ul><li>Full-time students are $100.</li></ul><ul><li>$340 per person group rate is available for 3 or more registrants from the same organization.</li></ul>Add-Ons:<ul><li>Continuing Education credits (Social Work or Counseling): $30 for two days</li><li>To learn more about our Continuing Education Credits Policy, <a href="https://www.thebowencenter.org/2024-symposium#credits" title="https://www.thebowencenter.org/2024-symposium#credits" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">please visit the section on our symposium website page</a></li><li>Lunch On-Site (for in-person tickets only): $30 for two days</li></ul> Distunguished Guest Lecturer: Darby Saxbe, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Southern California, where she is also the Director of Clinical Training for the clinical psychology doctoral program. Her current work focuses on the transition to parenthood and follows couples from pregnancy into the first year postpartum.DR. SAXBE’S PRESENTATION: The Transition to Parenthood as a Window for Health and Adaptation Within Families This presentation will describe a program of research on the transition to parenthood as a window for neuroplasticity in both mothers and fathers, and highlight the importance of family's shift from dyad to triad. Distinguished Guest Lecturer: Gabriel A. León, M.A. is a fourth-year PhD student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southern California. He works in the Neuroendocrinology of Social Ties (NEST) Laboratory under the mentorship of Dr. Darby Saxbe. Gabriel’s research focuses on understanding the interpersonal processes that underlie the formation and maintenance of close bonds in families facing adversity.GABRIEL LEON’S PRESENTATION: Interpersonal Dynamics of Resilience and Wellbeing Within the Family System: A Multi Method Approach This presentation will describe his research on dyadic and triadic interpersonal processes that promote family functioning. His work employs a biopsychosocial framework – with a methodological toolkit that uses physiological, behavioral, and linguistic data streams to analyze families’ interpersonal dynamics.

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