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Course Overview

This introductory course offers an entry point into Bowen Family Systems Theory; a natural systems framework for understanding human behavior, relationships, and emotional functioning. Participants will explore how individuals, families, and larger groups operate as interlocking systems, and how these patterns reflect adaptation.

The course is designed for students, professionals, and lifelong learners who want to deepen their understanding of systems thinking in both personal and professional contexts. No prior training in Bowen Theory is required.

Instructors: Arthur Zipris, PhD and Ashley North, LMFT


What You’ll Learn

    • The eight foundational concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory
    • How systems thinking differs from individual or symptom-focused models
    • The role of differentiation of self in navigating stress and relationships
    • Ways to apply Bowen Theory in clinical, organizational and everyday settings


Format & Schedule

    • Time: 6:30 pm — 8:00 pm [90 Minutes] Weekly meetings on Mondays, held online via Zoom
    • Dates: [8 Weeks]
      February 2
      February 9
      February 23
      March 2
      March 9
      March 16
      March 23
      March 30
    • Format: Combination of lecture, discussion, and Q&A
    • Tuition Cost: $200 – Includes BFST workbook and eligibility for a tuition discount toward the Basic Seminar, with an additional discount available in the second year.

* Refund Policy: Tuition refunds are granted only for withdrawals made within the first week of the course. After that time, no refunds will be issued.


Who Should Enroll

This course welcomes:

    • Anyone curious about how families and groups function as systems
    • Clergy, educators, leaders, and community organizers interested in systems thinking
    • Students in marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work, and related fields
    • Mental health professionals seeking an introduction to Bowen Theory

If interested in signing up, please complete the following application and submit payment by Friday, January 9, 2026. You’ll be contacted by Arthur Zipris (zipris@nb.net) to confirm your participation for the spring term:

SUBMIT ENROLLMENT FORM