Continuing Studies Seminar Application

Apply now for the Continuing Studies Seminar in Family and Congregational Systems: Applying Bowen Family Systems Theory in the arenas of family, faith community and society

General Information
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Current professional/volunteer position(s)
Professional and Educational Background

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Personal Data
Date of birth Date of birth / MM / DD YYYY
Place of birth
Current marital status
Marriage

If ever married, please complete below.
Name of spouse/partner
Age of spouse/partner
Date of marriage Date of marriage / MM / DD YYYY
Year divorced
Year widowed
Date of marriage (previous) Date of marriage (previous) / MM / DD YYYY
Year divorced (previous)
Year widowed (previous)
Children

If you have children, please complete below.
# of children
# of step-children
List your children from oldest to youngest, including their full name, age, gender, level of education, and profession. Please include their relation to you/other parent if different.
Health (optional)
How would you describe your current state of health? (check one)

How would you describe your current state of health? (check one) Excellent Good Fair Poor
List any serious illness, physical or emotional, current or chronic, in yourself, your immediate household, or extended family.
Are you currently in a psychotherapy, coaching, or spiritual direction relationship? What is the theoretical orientation of your therapist/coach/spiritual director?
Essay Questions
1. Offer a brief history and description of your family: parents, siblings, grandparents, children – if any, and their functioning. What is your level of contact with your immediate and extended family? What particular challenges would you identify in relating to any of these individuals or to the family as a whole?

2. Please describe your previous experience with Bowen Family Systems Theory (courses, seminars, books, and/or conferences).

3. What are your goals for participating in this Continuing Studies Program in Bowen Family Systems Theory?

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Seminar Calendar of Meetings (all sessions occur by Zoom unless otherwise arranged)

Presentation – Tuesdays, 9:00–10:30am Eastern Time (8x, once per month Oct – May)
10/10, 11/14, 12/5, 1/16, 2/6, 3/5, 4/16, 5/14

Video Discussion – Tuesdays, 9:00–10:30am Eastern Time (8x, once per month Oct – May)
10/24, 11/28, 12/12, 1/30, 2/20, 3/19, 4/30, 5/28

Individual coaching – one hour (8x, once per month Oct – May)
to be arranged in conversation with your coach
Application and Tuition

Application due date: September 15, 2023 (earlier if possible to assist our planning)

2023-24 discounted tuition: $360. Due by September 30, 2023

Actual tuition for the Continuing Studies Seminar is $1,200. Discounted tuition is made possible this year through the Strengthening Foundations for Thriving in Ministry grant from the Lilly Foundation, Inc.

If you are accepted into the program, you will receive a separate email with a link to register and pay for the Seminar.
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Continuing Studies Seminar Application

Continuing Studies Seminar Application

General Information

Professional and Educational Background

Personal Data

Marriage

Children

Health (optional)

Essay Questions

Seminar Calendar of Meetings (all sessions occur by Zoom unless otherwise arranged)

Application and Tuition