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Recommended reading on Bowen Family Systems Theory:

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For the general public

Bregman, O. and White, C.M. (eds) 2011, Bringing Systems Thinking to Life:  Expanding the horizons for Bowen family systems theory, New York, London, Taylor & Francis.

Burkham, R. 2002 The Therapy Triangle: Empowering you with the knowledge to heal. E-book and paper back. www.therapytriangle.com

Gilbert, R. M. (2006). The Eight Concepts of Bowen Theory. Leading Systems Press (order from her web site: www.hsystems.org.)

Gilbert, R. M. (1999). Connecting with Our Children. New York, John Wiley .

Gilbert, R. M. (1992). Extraordinary Relationships. New York, John Wiley

Harrison Victoria. My Family My Self: A Journal of Discovery order at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lerner, H. (1988). The Dance of Anger. New York, Harper & Row

Lerner, H. (1990). The Dance of Intimacy. New York, Harper & Row .

Lerner, H. (2003). The Dance of Connection. New York, Harper& Row

Richardson, R. (1995). Family Ties that Bind: A self help guide to change through family of origin therapy. Self Counsel Press. USA, Canada.

Schnarch, D. (1997). Passionate Marriage. New York, Norton

For a professional audience

Bowen, M (1978). Family Therapy in Clinical practice. New York: Aronson.

Kerr M & Bowen, M. (1988). Family Evaluation. New York Norton

McGoldrick, M. (1995). You Can Go Home Again, New York, Norton.

Papero, D. (1990). Bowen Family Systems Theory. Needham Heights, Massachusetts. Allyn & Bacon.

Titelman, P. (Ed.) (2008). Triangles: Bowen Family Systems Theory Perspectives. New York Haworth Clinical Practice Press

Titelman, P. (Ed.) (2003). Emotional Cutoff. Bowen Family Systems Theory Perspectives. New York Haworth Clinical Practice Press

Titelman, P. (Ed.) (1988). Clinical Applications of Bowen Family Systems Theory. New York, Haworth Press.

Titelman, P. (Ed.) (1987). The Therapists Own Family: Toward the differentiation of Self. Northvale, New Jersey, Jason Aronson

For application to organizations

Baker Katherine & Fox Leslie. 2009. Leading a Business in Anxious Times. Order at www.leadingabusinessinanxioustimes.com

Gilbert, Roberta M.D Extraordinary Leadership. Order at: http://www.hsystems.org/book4.html

Gilbert, R.M. (2009).  The Cornerstone Concept:  In Leadership.  In Life.  Leading Systems Press (order from her web site:  www.hsystems.org.)

Miller Jeffrey. The Anxious Organization: Why Smart Companies Do Dumb Things (Paperback)

 
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25-May-2012 Friday Lunchtime Webcast (Five Dock) Bowen Centre Webcast 25 May, 2012, St Alban's Church, Five Dock
25-May-2012 Systems in Education The Gifted Child in the System, Grosvenor Cottage (FSI Office), Neutral Bay
30-May-2012 Training (Sydney) - Semester One Essentials of Couple Therapy - Part 1, Grosvenor Cottage (FSI Office), Neutral Bay
20-Jun-2012 Training (Sydney) - Semester One FREE Public Lecture, The Neutral Bay Club, Neutral Bay
22-Jun-2012 Training (Sydney) - Semester One 2012 Annual Conference -, Mary MacKillop Place Conference Centre, North Sydney
25-Jun-2012 Training (Sydney) - Semester One Systems @ Work Seminar, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli
27-Jun-2012 Wednesday Evening Webcast (Neutral Bay) Bowen Centre Webcast 27 June, 2012, Grosvenor Cottage (FSI Office), Neutral Bay
19-Jul-2012 Training(Sydney) - Semester Two Essentials of Couple Therapy - Part 1, Grosvenor Cottage (FSI Office), Neutral Bay
25-Jul-2012 Training(Sydney) - Semester Two Systems in the Workplace , The Neutral Bay Club, Neutral Bay
1-Aug-2012 Training(Sydney) - Semester Two What's Culture Got to Do With It? , Grosvenor Cottage (FSI Office), Neutral Bay
7-Sep-2012 Systems in Ministry (Workshops) Exploring boundaries in pastoral care and counselling, The Neutral Bay Club, Neutral Bay
11-Sep-2012 Training(Sydney) - Semester Two Therapist's 4 Day Family Systems Intensive, Grosvenor Cottage (FSI Office), Neutral Bay
19-Sep-2012 Training(Sydney) - Semester Two Demystifying Family Systems Theory (2 Day Workshop), The Neutral Bay Club, Neutral Bay
31-Oct-2012 Training(Sydney) - Semester Two Essentials of Couple Therapy - Part 2, Grosvenor Cottage (FSI Office), Neutral Bay
9-Nov-2012 Training(Sydney) - Semester Two Relational Maturity and Clinical Practice, The Neutral Bay Club, Neutral Bay
14-Nov-2012 Training(Sydney) - Semester Two Trauma & Family Systems (2 Day Workshop), The Neutral Bay Club, Neutral Bay