Certificate in Family Systems Theory and Practice
For those who are committed to taking their knowledge and application of Family Systems Theory to a deeper level we offer an integrated, guided program in the theory and practice of Bowen Family Systems Theory.
Participants may come from a variety of behavioural science backgrounds and work settings. This is not a course to equip someone to enter the counselling field but to assist people to develop a breadth of understanding of Bowen Family Systems Theory.
Why Join the Certificate Program?
A flexible and comprehensive learning program structure to build a foundational expertise in Family Systems Theory and application;
Opportunities to network and collaborate in small groups with others who are committed to Family Systems learning;
Significant cost savings on our programs;
Access to resources only available to Certificate Program participants eg. you are able to view DVDs and photocopy from the FSI library;
Access to live observation at faculty therapy sessions (only available to Certificate Program participants);
To meet with conference presenters and view a clinical tape of Murray Bowen;
Faculty support to reach your learning goals. Cost of Registration Covers
Attendance at advertised discussion groups;
Personal Planning meeting;
Quarterly dinner and video reviews;
3 half days of application presentation;
Faculty feedback on presentations and clinical tape;
20% off workshop fees;
10% off coaching groups, supervision and conference attendance. Minimum requirements for graduating
You may take up to 5 years to complete the Certificate.
However, there are minimum requirements per annum which are covered by the cost of annual registration.
Required Annual Participation:
Monthly Reading and Discussion groups (up to 20 hours) (must attend a minimum 2 modules (6 sessions / 9 hours)
per year and actively participate);
Quarterly Video review (Teaching Tape) and Dinner;
3 half day presentations from participants.
(Each person presents to others in the group one short application of theory to a case or a family of origin example);
Planning and supervision session. Requirements with individual choice components. (Can be spread over 5 years):
Supervised practice (individual or group - minimum 35 hours)
including in final year live observation case for Mental Health professionals: 12hours -can include workplace coaching group: 16hours. 1 hour annually included in planning meeting
Workshop / conference attendance (40 hours);
Family of origin coaching (16 hours) (Individual and group options)
Presentation of a brief written case study illustrating the application of family systems theory to a clinical case, workplace dilemma or a description of their own family of origin work.
In the final year participants are required to present in supervision a tape (audio or video) of working with the model in their workplace. How to enrol
Participants must attend an interview to establish the suitability of this certificate program for their needs and experience. Once accepted, each participant will be offered assistance to create their individual training program. It is possible to apply for credit for any workshops that the trainee has attended in the 6 months prior to registering for the Certificate program.
Click here for downloadable information and registration form (81K pdf)
Example of 3 year program for Certificate in Family Systems Theory and Practice:
(please note that this is an example only. Each participant may tailor the program to meet their needs.)
Year 1:
Workshop attendance (7 hrs)
Annual Conference (2 days / 14 hrs)
Family of Origin Coaching Group (16 hrs)
** Reading and Discussion Groups. 3 modules (9 hrs)
** Video review. (4 x 2 hrs)
** 1 presentation of theory applied to case or personal example.
** Attend 3 group presentations
** These items included in registration fee
Year 2:
Workshop attendance (7 hrs)
Supervision group. (16 hrs)
Annual Conference (1 day / 7 hrs)
** Reading and Discussion Groups. 3 modules (9 hrs)
** Video review. (4 x 2 hrs)
** 1 presentation of theory applied to case or personal example.
** Attend 3 group presentations
** These items included in registration fee
Year 3:
Annual Conference (2 days / 14 hrs)
Live observation. (12 hrs)
Individual supervision. (5 hrs)
** Reading and Discussion Groups. 2 modules (6 hrs)
** Video review. (4 x 2 hrs)
** 1 presentation of theory applied to case or personal example.
** Attend 3 group presentations
** Submission of tape & supervision (1 hr)
** These items included in registration fee
Towards the end of year 3 an assignment is to be submitted.
The above is an example only.
You are free to choose from the variety
of courses (current or planned) within the guidelines above.
Certificate program co-ordinator: Jenny Brown.
Costs
| Certificate Program (Three to five year commitment) |
| Please see our table of costs for current rates. |
The annual enrollment fee for the Certificate Program includes the following:
9 Discussion Groups
Personal Planning meeting
Quarterly Dinners and Video Reviews
3 half days of facilitated family systems presentations
20% off Workshop Fees
10% off Coaching Groups, Supervision and Conference Attendance |
Agency / Organisation Based Training
Faculty are available to tailor training and supervision programs for the needs of individual organisations and to run them at the workplace. Specifically tailored training packages can also be developed to run off site or at The Institute`s Grosvenor Cottage.
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