Specialized Training in Bowen Family Systems Theory and Therapy (Optional Practicum)
Special Training in Bowen Theory
Special Training in Bowen Theory Program Details
Dates: Sept 2025 – June 2026
Tuition: $3,200 CND
Times: Bi-Weekly 2-hour teaching classes on Tuesdays
Supervision: Weekly 2 hr group supervision sessions also on Tuesdays, and eight individual supervision sessions through the training year
Clinical Meetings: One Tuesday evening a month for 2.5 hours
Location: Online using Zoom
Special Training in Bowen Theory Program Description
This training provides a thorough introduction to Bowen family systems theory and therapy and contributes to students’ working on their own 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.
Learning Objectives:
- To provide 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
- To introduce Trainees to 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. Applicants who are 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.
