Living Systems Counselling

Living Systems Counselling We offer affordable counselling for individuals, couples, and families in various locations in the Lower Mainland.

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Are you new to a Living Systems Conference?There's no better time to join in: first-time attendees receive 50% off r...
09/25/2025

Are you new to a Living Systems Conference?

There's no better time to join in: first-time attendees receive 50% off regular ticket price for our upcoming Aging conference!

Select "FIRST TIME ATTENDEE" ticket type to get your discounted ticket!

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Discover How Relationships Influence the Journey of Aging - come join us in October!

📅 October 17–18, 2025
⏰8:55 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
📍Online & University Golf Club (5185 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC)

https://livingsystems.ca/education/conferences/fall-2025-conference-on-aging/

Our EARLY BIRD deadline for our Aging Conference is this Friday - don't miss out!Join us for a thought-provoking confere...
09/24/2025

Our EARLY BIRD deadline for our Aging Conference is this Friday - don't miss out!

Join us for a thought-provoking conference on human aging, with insights to help you adapt, thrive, and support those around you.

📅 Oct 17-18, 2025
🕙 8:55am-4:00pm PDT
📍University Golf Club University Golf Club and virtual
❗Free parking & beautiful outdoor space

Register here:
https://livingsystems.ca/education/conferences/fall-2025-conference-on-aging/

09/23/2025

Erik Thompson's elevator pitch on children launching: "Love them or launch them - Take your pick!"

Now that's an interesting pitch - listen for more!
https://youtu.be/lFbhfWkoafA

09/22/2025

SPEKAER SPOTLIGHT: Theresa Pauly, PhD

Presenting topic:

**Oct 18th, 9:00am: "For Better or Worse: How Couples Influence Each Other’s Health"

Dr. Theresa Pauly is an Assistant Professor at Simon Fraser University and Canada Research Chair, investigating how psychosocial factors influence health and well-being in adulthood and old age. Her research informs programs and policies to support older adults’ health and wellbeing.
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📅 Oct 17-18, 2025
🕙 8:55am-4:00pm PDT
📍University Golf Club and virtual
❗Free parking & beautiful outdoor space

EARLY BIRD ENDS THIS FRIDAY!

Register here:
https://livingsystems.ca/education/conferences/fall-2025-conference-on-aging/

09/16/2025

Let's talk about the complexities of stepfamilies through the lens of Bowen Theory!

We are joined by our wonderful guest Kathleen Cotter Cauley again in this week's episode. Tune in for more!

https://youtu.be/jukA-m4_NnM

09/15/2025

SPEKAER SPOTLIGHT: Dixie Vandersluys, CCC

Presenting topic:

**Oct 18th, 1:15pm: "Death and Taxes: Keeping Relationships in Mind in Estate Planning"

Dixie Vandersluys, MA is a Canadian Certified Counsellor based in Manitoba. Dixie enjoys seeing clients across Canada in her private practice, is a faculty member of Living Systems, and hosts the Elevator Systems podcast which discusses Bowen family systems theory ideas in understandable ways, beginning with an "elevator pitch".
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📅 Oct 17-18, 2025
🕙 8:55am-4:00pm PDT
📍University Golf Club and virtual
❗Free parking & beautiful outdoor space

https://livingsystems.ca/education/conferences/fall-2025-conference-on-aging/

Only 2 weeks left before our EARLY BIRD deadline for our Aging Conference - Grab your ticket now! This is a 2-day hybrid...
09/12/2025

Only 2 weeks left before our EARLY BIRD deadline for our Aging Conference - Grab your ticket now!

This is a 2-day hybrid conference exploring the science of relationships and aging.

📅 Oct 17-18, 2025
🕙 8:55am-4:00pm PDT
📍University Golf Club and virtual
❗Free parking & beautiful outdoor space

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Annalijn Conklin, Dr. Theresa Pauly and Amie Post

https://livingsystems.ca/education/conferences/fall-2025-conference-on-aging/

09/12/2025

This week’s episode of Living Systems Counselling's Elevator Systems podcast explores 'divorce' through the wisdom of Dr. Murray Bowen, courtesy of The Murray Bowen Archives Project:

This quote comes from a letter in Commitment to Principles, a curated collection of Bowen’s correspondence available on our website. We’re proud to support the Elevator Systems team by amplifying archival materials that bring Bowen’s insights into today’s conversations on human behavior and systems thinking.

Read the source letter: https://murraybowenarchives.org/boyd-book/chapter-10/

Elevator Systems Podcast Episode 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=37LMdMsjCl9HCKCD&v=yLmq48DR9qs&feature=youtu.be

09/10/2025

SPEKAER SPOTLIGHT: Douglas Hardie, RCC

Presenting topic:

**Oct 17th, 1:15pm: "Aging Parents, Dementia and Family Functioning"

Douglas Hardie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Nanaimo, BC. He was first introduced to Bowen Theory in 1990 at the Pacific Coast Family Therapy Training Institute and has been a student of the theory ever since.

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📅 Oct 17-18, 2025
🕙 8:55am-4:00pm PDT
📍University Golf Club and virtual
❗Free parking & beautiful outdoor space

Register below:
https://livingsystems.ca/education/conferences/fall-2025-conference-on-aging/

09/09/2025

We’re welcoming back our returning guest, Carrie Collier, for an interesting conversation on divorce — what it means for families, how people navigate it, and the opportunities for growth that can come from difficult transitions.

🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLmq48DR9qs

Our 2-day hybrid conference on Aging is happening next month! Grab your ticket now before the early bird deadline on Sep...
09/06/2025

Our 2-day hybrid conference on Aging is happening next month! Grab your ticket now before the early bird deadline on Sept 26th!

In-person registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch buffet, and all-day coffee and tea. You will get to connect with fellow attendees over meals and breaks, or step outside to enjoy a beautiful space at University Golf Club for reflection throughout the day 💛

Register here:
https://livingsystems.ca/education/conferences/fall-2025-conference-on-aging/

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