66th Annual Conference

Friday, February 20

Morning Workshops

10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Master Workshop 44

The Use of Psychodrama with Bowen's Family Systems Therapy

Chairs:                

Christopher John Farmer, M.D., Consultant  Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Department of Occupational Health, Guernsey, United Kingdom

Marcia Geller, Ph.D., CGP, Private Practice, Stamford, Connecticut

Psychodrama, through action, brings insight into our family roles. Bowen's Family Systems Therapy addresses the differentiation of the self. By separating thinking from emotions in close relationships, we may adjust our own roles within the family and the wider community. Participants are invited to explore their own family roles.

demonstration-didactic-sharing of work experiences-experiential

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Utilize psychodrama techniques in the practice of family therapy.

2. Understand the theory and Practice of Bowen's Family systems Therapy.

3. Define the concept: Differentiation of Self.

4. Learn how to approach their own family-of origin issues.

Course References:

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

2. Farmer, C., & Geller, M.(2003) the use of Psychodrama in the Family Systems Therapy of Bowen. In J. Gershoni (ed.). Psychodrama in the 21st Century: clinical and educational Applications. (pp. 31-47) New York: springer.

3. Hollander, C. E. (1992) Psychodrama, Role Playing and Sociometry: Living and Learning Processes. Colorado Psychodrama Center.