Specialized Training in Bowen Family Systems Theory and Therapy (Optional Practicum)
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Specialized Training in Bowen Family Systems Theory Program Details
Dates: Sept 2025 – June 2026
Tuition: $3,200 CND
Times: Bi-Weekly 2-hour teaching classes on Tuesdays
Supervision or Consultation: Weekly 2-hour group sessions also on Tuesdays, and eight individual sessions through 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 becoming competent marriage and family therapists, counsellors, and social workers, if applicable. There is an optional practicum component to this training program.
Please note: because of a backlog of work at the BC Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit, we are waiting for this new program to be officially approved. We do not expect to change the program, so we are accepting applications to the Specialized Training Program.
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.
