Resilience and Relationships: Fresh Perspectives from Family Systems Theory is an invitation to participate in a conference that explores how key ideas in Family Systems Theory connect with the real and complex challenges in relationships.
Join Amie Post, Interim Executive Director from the Bowen Centre for the Study of the Family, Washington DC, as our guest keynote speaker for this dynamic conference as she explores the natural tension of being a self and belonging to something larger, and how management of that tension promotes an opportunity for resiliency and authentic connection in day-to-day life.
How does the idea of differentiation of self in family systems theory help us understand and manage the tension of being a separate self, while also relating in rich and genuine ways with others?
How might emotional reactivity serve to protect us at times, but contribute to fewer alternatives being available to respond at other times?
How does seeing the bigger picture in multigenerational families, what different family members have coped with and chosen to do, help get more objective about what our own challenges are?
How might the current trend of cutoff and estrangement be wearing down our resilience in relationships? How can we distinguish between relationship distance that is helpful, and that which reduces the opportunity to develop relational muscles to aid us in the future?
These questions and more will be explored through keynote sessions, symposium presentations, workshop choices, discussion panels and Q&A sessions.
Join us in-person in Sydney, or live online* – and if you can’t make it you won’t miss out with our full conference package available via delayed stream.
Register now for Resilience and Relationships: Fresh Perspectives from Family Systems Theory.
Amie Post Masterclass Workshop – Friday 21st August
Join Amie Post, on Friday 21st August for this masterclass on applying Family Systems Theory in Clinical Practice.
Each attending participant will be expected to bring a case study to workshop throughout the day, applying key ideas and principles to their own case. Amie will illustrate key Family Systems Theory ideas in practice using case examples, including differentiation of self, triangles, and the multigenerational emotional process in families.
This Masterclass is open to anyone interested in the application of Family Systems Theory to clinical practice and particularly what it means to consider the family as a relationship system and what sort of resource a therapist might be in working with families in clinical practice from this approach.
It can be attended as an adjunct to the Family Systems Institute’s Annual Conference or as a stand-alone workshop.
Note this Masterclass is in-person only and will be held at Crows Nest Community Centre.
*For delegates attending the conference there is a discounted Masterclass Ticket available to purchase alongside your conference ticket.
About our Keynote Speaker – Amie Post
Amie Post is the Interim Executive Director of the Bowen Center Study of the Family, Washington DC. She has been a student of Bowen theory since 2001 when she was a master’s student in Marriage and Family Therapy at Seton Hill University. She deepened her study of Bowen theory in the Postgraduate Training Program 2012-2016 and also served as a Clinical Intern 2015-16.
Amie served as the Executive/Clinical Director (2015-2023) and Clinical Director (2023 – 2024) of the Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County, Inc., a Baltimore based non-profit organization whose mission is to assist families as they experience the impacts of domestic violence. During her tenure, Amie collaborated with clients and staff to develop innovative programming informed by Bowen theory that aims at building functional capacity in families and enhancing family leadership ability.
Amie teaches about Bowen Family Systems Theory and provides consultation and coaching based in the theory to many different audiences. In June 2024, Amie was appointed Executive Director of the Center for Family Systems Theory of Western New York. She is committed to developing Bowen theory and providing high quality learning opportunities for students who are interested in understanding and effectively applying Bowen theory to a wide range of family challenges.
Amie is an oldest daughter of an oldest son who is married to a middle daughter who is married to an oldest son of an oldest son and a middle daughter.
**Once you purchase your ticket please check your junk-mail for your order confirmation. This will include a link to the Conference Resources and for those who are viewing online the live stream link will be provided in the conference resources **
Delayed Stream tickets available!
(All tickets include access to the delayed stream which will be available 1 week after the conference)
Costs
| Ticket | Early Bird
(ends 30th June) |
Normal Price |
| Onsite – 2 days | $570 | $630 |
| Onsite – 2 days FIRST FSI CONFERENCE | $350 | |
| Online – 2 days | $500 | |
| Online – 2 days FIRST FSI CONFERENCE | $300 | |
| Onsite Ticket 1 Day Only *plus full delayed stream access | $550 | |
| Delayed Stream – 2 day package | $500 | |
| Group Discount (4+) – Onsite | $500 per person | |
| Group Discount (4+) – Online | $450 per person | |
| Amie Post Masterclass Conference Package | $200 |
Once you register, your ticket confirmation will include a link to a Google Drive conference folder where you will find the conference resources. This folder will be updated closer to the conference and will include slides for the keynote sessions which will be uploaded a few days prior to the conference.
The links for the livestream for each conference day will be included in the Google Drive conference resource folder.
The delayed stream of the conference will include the full program from the 2-day conference, including all workshops which means delegates will have access to any workshops they did not attend during the conference, as well as panel discussions and Q&A sessions. While keynote sessions will be available to purchase in years after the conference, the delayed stream is the only opportunity to engage in the whole conference program.
Yes – All conference tickets will receive access to the delayed stream. A link will be uploaded to the Google Drive conference resources within 1 week post the conference.
The delayed stream will be available 1 week after the conference.
Confirmation of your registration (which includes links to conference resources) will be sent to the email address you registered with. In some cases, you may need to check your junk mail or spam folder in case your account has diverted the email into those folders.
If you are unable to attend onsite, you can easily participate in the conference online by accessing the livestream via the links in the Google Drive conference folder. Transition to online participation at late notice will not include refunds.
Yes – Following the conference a certificate of attendance will be uploaded with the conference resources which you can save and print out for your own records.
Yes – Closer to the conference you will be emailed a workshop form where you can nominate your preference for a workshop. While we try and accommodate your preferences, in some instances due to numbers and room capacity, you may be assigned your second or third preference. Please note that in this case, you will not miss out on your first preference, as you will have access to all the workshops in the delayed stream of the conference.
Yes – Morning tea and lunch will be provided on both days for onsite delegates. Dietary requirements can be listed when registering.
No – there is not parking available onsite, however there is a fixed rate of $20 per day for FSI Conference attendees available at Broadway Shopping Centre which is a 5 minute walk away from the conference venue. The conference venue is easily accessible via train and bus.
There are no accommodation options affiliated with the conference, however Ultimo is close to the city and universities and there are plenty of accommodation options available for those travelling to Sydney for the conference.
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