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Growing Up Is Hard To Do
This presentation grew out of James Smith's
completion of a book chapter on his application of theory to understanding
triangles in his family of origin.
During his years of clinical and training practice he has made a
consistent effort to better regulate himself in his personal and professional
relationships. Central to this endeavor has been the ongoing research of his family.
He operates on the assumption that knowing current triangles in a family allows one
to predict and identify future and past triangles; and knowing past triangles in a
family permits one to predict current and future triangles.
In this presentation, James described his effort to:
Work toward person to person relationships with extended family members
Become a better observer and manage reactivity in self
De-triangle self from emotional situations Speaker information: James B. Smith, MS
A native Californian and graduate of George Williams College in Chicago,
Illinois, Mr. Smith is interested in the clinical application of Bowen theory, its
contribution to the field of psychology, and the place of Bowen theory in the history
of western thought.
He pursued doctoral studies at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
and received training and taught courses in Bowen family systems theory at the Family Therapy
Institute at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
A licensed psychologist, he is clinical director of Family Connections, Inc,
in Weirton, West Virginia, and maintains a part-time private practice. He is a founder of
The Western Pennsylvania Family Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is currently its
faculty director. Founded in 1985 the WPFC is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The Center's vision is to be the recognized and utilized regional source of
information about Bowen theory, an innovative set of ideas about the evolution of humankind
and human relationships, and to stimulate actions which flow from these ideas.
Following the presentation, James Smith facilitated questions and discussion.
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