The Internship Program
The Bowen Center offers a clinical internship for professionals
with a graduate degree in a mental health discipline and post-graduate
training in Bowen theory. The intern receives
referrals from the clinic, ongoing supervision from a faculty member, and
postgraduate training.
I. Purpose
The purpose of the internship is to provide an intensive learning
opportunity in Bowen theory for interested and qualified individuals through
clinical work with families from the Center's clinic, supervision with a faculty member,
case presentations, conference attendance, access to A/V archives, research
opportunities and general exposure to the work of faculty and staff at The
Bowen Center for the Study of the Family. The internship is a natural
continuation of postgraduate training in Bowen theory for those who are
choosing to make Bowen theory their primary theoretical frame of reference.
II. Guiding Principles of the Internship
A. Differentiation
In this context, it is the Family Center’s responsibility to provide an
environment that promotes an individual’s ability to learn, practice and
integrate the concepts of Bowen theory intellectually and emotionally. It is
the intern’s responsibility to be present and accounted for in as many training
opportunities as possible and to contribute their own thinking to the process
of learning Bowen theory.
B. Flexibility
There are a wide variety of interested individuals who approach The Bowen
Center in search of internship placement. It is hoped that while the purpose
and principles of the internship program remain constant, the contractual and
administrative arrangements remain flexible enough to foster a wide variety of
possible interns (e.g., new/experienced clinicians, local/out of town
clinicians, part time/full time, etc.).
C. Integration
To maximize the success of the internship, the intern must have exposure to the
majority of the programs and people at The Bowen Center over a period of time.
Ideally, the whole of the experience is greater than the sum of its many parts
and encompasses individual participation and cooperation. Full participation
in the activities of the Center is central to the internship.
III. Selection Process
A. Applicants are solicited from trainees who have completed three years of
postgraduate training at The Bowen Center. Other candidates without prior
postgraduate training will be considered on a case by case basis. Eligible
applicants must have completed a professional clinical graduate degree (for
example, social work, counseling, pastoral counseling, psychiatric nursing).
B. When there are more applicants than openings, the internship committee will
consider the application, years of study of Bowen theory, and information from
a personal interview.
IV. General Structure
A. Time Frame:
1. From September through July
B. Responsibilities:
1. The intern will receive referrals from the clinic coordinator and conduct
consultation with individuals and families. The intern will complete the
necessary casework and billing and attend clinic and staff meetings, training
programs, and conferences. The intern will be available for weekly supervision
with a faculty member.
2. The intern will contribute to the outreach of the clinic, which includes
publicity, general Bowen Center outreach, presentations and classes.
(Some candidates may bring talents in one area more than another. Those
talents will be used to facilitate support of the mission of the whole
organization.)
C. Financial Arrangement:
1. The financial arrangement between the Bowen Center and the intern will be
based on the experience, training, qualifications of the intern and historical
precedent of the organization.
2. The tuition for the internship is $2,250.00 for the academic year 2008-2009. Part of the tuition can be
earned back through clinical work at a rate of 20% on collected fees during the
internship year.
If you are interested, have further questions or would like an application,
please call Anne McKnight, the faculty coordinator of the internship program,
at (703) 241-9172.
