The 2007-2008 Clinical Conferences

The Clinical Conference series is designed to illustrate the interplay of theory and technique in a variety of human issues. How a professional thinks about the range of emotional issues that are part of one’s practice is important in the outcome. Theory guides the thinking of the therapist and the techniques selected during the clinical hour. The goal of the series is to assist in the pursuit of clinical excellence.

Each month, a different faculty member is responsible for the program and selects a topic from his or her own professional interest. The format of the day includes a lecture on a particular theme followed by videotaped clinical sessions that illustrate the topic. After each presentation there is ample time for discussion and participation by the registrants. The format with its changing topics provides an opportunity to hear different perspectives on Bowen theory applied to a broad range of human problems.

View the complete schedule on one page or follow the monthly links on the left sidebar to view each month's Clinical Conference and Thursday Professional Meeting schedules together.
To register:
Register online for the Clinical Conferences or use the print registration form which may be faxed or mailed. You may also call the Center at 202-965-4400 to register or email us at info@thebowencenter.org

History
The Conference series began in January 1967, as a monthly videotaped interview project with families seen by Murray Bowen at the Medical College of Virginia. In 1978 the project moved to Washington under the auspices of the Georgetown Family Center. Gradually, responsibility for the conference was transferred to the faculty of the Family Center. The long, continuous history and the unusual format of videotaping families who are invited to the clinical day make this conference unique in the world of family theory and family psychotherapy.

Eligibility
The Clinical Conference is designed for mental health professionals, and other professionals with postgraduate training. This includes but is not limited to: psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, psychologists, counselors, clergy, and other mental health clinicians. Students are especially welcome.

CEUs
The Georgetown Family Center is approved as an independent provider of continuing education credit by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners and the District of Columbia Board of Social Work. It is also approved as an independent provider of CEUs for counselors.

If you plan to participate in the CEU process, it is necessary to:
1. Pay the CEU fee of $15 per conference
2. Sign CEU registration form each day of conference
3. Prepare to stay for the entire conference
4. Submit a completed evaluation at day’s end.

Each clinical conference day provides a maximum of 6 hours of Category I continuing education credit for social workers.

Time
9:30 AM-3:30 PM

Fees

Place
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church
3401 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Free parking on upper tier of lot (closest to street).

The November Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn at Ballston, Arlington, Virginia.

Further Information
Call the Center at (202) 965-4400 or (800) 432-6882 or e-mail: info@thebowencenter.org

Snow Policy
When it snows, the principle for knowing whether the Clinical Conference will be held follows the Federal Government policy. If the Federal Government is open, there will be a Clinical Conference. If the Federal Government is on liberal leave, the Clinical Conference will be held . If the Federal Government is closed, there will be no Clinical Conference. Information about the Federal Government is available from three sources: 1) On local television stations by 5 AM. Some stations may broadcast the information as early as 4 AM. 2) Directly from the web site of the Office of Personnel Management of the Federal Government at: www.opm.gov/status. 3) By a telephone call to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) at: 202-606-1900.