Specialized Training in Bowen Family Systems Theory and Therapy
Get Specialized Training in Bowen Family Systems Theory
Specialized Training in Bowen Family Systems Theory Program Details
Dates: Sept 2026 – June 2027
Tuition: $3,200 CND
Times: Bi-Weekly 2-hour teaching classes on Tuesdays
Supervision or Consultation: Bi-weekly 2-hour group sessions also on Tuesday’s and 8 individual sessions or 16 paired session throughout the training year
Clinical Meetings: One Tuesday evening a month for 2.5 hours
Location: Online using Zoom
Specialized Training in Bowen Family Systems Theory Program Description
This training provides a thorough introduction to Bowen family systems theory and therapy and contributes to students working on their differentiation of self. This will support individuals in becoming competent marriage and family therapists, counsellors, and social workers, if applicable.
Learning Objectives:
- Provides the trainee with a thorough introduction to systems thinking from the perspective of Bowen Theory, its methods, and techniques
- To apply the theory to efforts in one’s own family and, if applicable, to their clinical work and workplace
- To relate Bowen Theory to knowledge from the natural sciences
- Introduces Trainees to family and natural systems research
Admissions Requirements
Applicants have a master’s degree, are enrolled in a master’s degree in counselling, social sciences or related fields, or are a member in good standing with the BCACC, CAMFT or CPCA. However, applicants not pursuing a master’s degree may also apply. All applicants can demonstrate a combination of life and work experience that, in the faculty’s judgement, will enable them to function successfully in the program. Please refer to the program outline for the full admissions requirements.
