Living Systems Counselling

08/05/2025

What does dating look like through the lens of Bowen Theory? Join us for a thoughtful conversation with our wonderful guest, Joe Berger, as we explore what it means to date in a differentiated way.

New podcast episode:
https://youtu.be/OvSX1eW3AU0

08/01/2025

Our family of origin course provides a “hand’s on” way to learn about Bowen family systems theory!

It utilizes your own three-generational family diagram as a tool for observing and thinking differently about the facts, key events, and functioning of family members over several generations.

Starting in Nov 2025 - register now!
https://livingsystems.ca/education/family-systems-courses/family-of-origin-course/

07/29/2025

07/29/2025

The ultimate task of adolescence -- asking and re-asking the question...
"Who am I?"
"Who am I?"
"Who am I?"

We’re excited to welcome Avrum Nadigel back as our guest as we dive into the fascinating world of adolescence.

🎧 Tune in to our latest episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts

https://youtu.be/cYpzEIZ4R2k

07/25/2025

Aging is becoming a real issue for many families. How are families being supported through this process? What creates greater resiliency?

SPEKAER SPOTLIGHT: Amie Post, MA, LCMFT

Presenting topics:

**Oct 17th, 10:45am: “Aging as a Family Process: How does Bowen theory shed some light?”

**Oct 18th, 10:45am: “Engaging Family Systems Thinking to Promote Resiliency in the Aging Process”

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

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

07/22/2025

"What does your dog do when you are fighting?"

You can learn a lot about your family dynamics just by observing your pets. Tune in to our latest episode with Kathleen Cotter-Cauley for an interesting conversation on pets and family systems!

https://youtu.be/JiEEG00jo38

07/18/2025

It's natural to want to be helpful. But what kind of help is helpful? When does it become unhelpful?

Read our latest blog post to find out more:
https://livingsystems.ca/what-kind-of-help-is-helpful/

07/17/2025

As people work toward greater differentiation, relationships can shift in sometimes unexpected ways.

This week’s episode of Living Systems Counselling's Elevator Systems podcast explores that process through a quote from Dr. Murray Bowen on staying grounded in one’s beliefs even when it means parting ways with others.

The clip comes from a 1977 lecture, preserved in the video collections of The Murray Bowen Archives Project.

Watch the source clip: https://murraybowenarchives.org/videos/tape-two-part-five-triangles-differentiation-communication/

Check out the Elevator Systems Episode on "Friendship" here: https://livingsystems.ca/resources/elevator-systems-podcast/

07/17/2025

SPEKAER SPOTLIGHT: Amie Post, MA, LCMFT

Presenting topics:

**Oct 17th, 10:45am: “Aging as a Family Process: How does Bowen theory shed some light?”

**Oct 18th, 10:45am: “Engaging Family Systems Thinking to Promote Resiliency in the Aging Process”

Amie is a marriage and family therapist and Executive Director of the Center for Family Systems Theory of Western New York. With a diverse background as a teacher, sports coach, non-profit leader, and therapist, Amie has cultivated a unique perspective on human relationships and organizational dynamics.

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

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

07/15/2025

Joining us in today’s episode is Guillermo Cancio-Bello, as we explore the topic of friendship together.

Listen here:
https://youtu.be/LHwcljxw5mQ

07/12/2025

See full excerpt here: https://murraybowenarchives.org/topics/family-relationships/

This week’s episode of Systems Counselling's Elevator Systems podcast focuses on the theme of “parents” and features a compelling quote from Dr. Murray Bowen. Drawing from archival materials, it illustrates how systems thinking encourages a shift from blame to observation in family relationships.

The excerpt is taken from Bowen’s correspondence, part of the archival collections preserved by The Murray Bowen Archives Project.

Explore the full excerpt here: https://murraybowenarchives.org/topics/family-relationships/

Check out the Elevator Systems Episode on "Parents" here: https://livingsystems.ca/resources/elevator-systems-podcast/

07/11/2025

Starting in Sept, our Intro to Bowen Theory Lunch & Learn series will be running every week for 6 weeks.

This engaging series will introduce you to the core concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory and help you learn what it’s like to see relationships and dynamics through a systems lens.

Ideal for graduate students, clinicians, and anyone interested in Bowen theory - register now!

https://livingsystems.ca/education/family-systems-courses/bowen-intro-lunch-learn/