57th Symposium on Family Theory and Family Psychotherapy - Friday Afternoon

Includes the following presentations:

Moderator: Carrie Collier, PhD, LPC, CRC

Does Family Functioning Matter in the Age of Social Autism? - Daniel V. Papero, PhD, LCSW-C

Dialogue with Daniel Papero and David Wilson

Dialogue Moderator: Carrie Collier, PhD, LPC, CRC

Discussion

Meet Me at the Crossroads: Exploring the Intersections of Bowen Theory, Evolutionary Thinking, and Systems Level Change - Amie Post, MA, LCMFT

A case study will detail the efforts over three years to utilize theoretical concepts to animate systems level change in a multigenerational response to domestic violence. This presentation will explore the intersection of Bowen theory, evolutionary thinking and collective impact models in systems level change in social service delivery.

The Projection Process in Families and in Society - Anne S. McKnight, EdD, LCSW

The concepts of Bowen theory describe emotional process in relationship systems and can be applied to families, organizations, and societies. This presentation investigates how the projection process operates in a family in ways that all family members contributed to its impact. It also addresses the way individuals can cooperate societally with a projection process which allows some members to benefit without recognizing their part in the process. The reaction of an individual or group to the projection process can intensify the focus and heighten the polarization in the group.

Discussion