Center for Family Consultation

03/17/2026

Early bird registration open! Link to register in comments.

03/11/2026

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/43rd-annual-midwest-symposium-bowen-family-systems-theory-and-therapy-tickets-1983820553679?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=12136f51ed80e01bdf3234ccb34a7145b9a94c7860ecd73a632ce05fb560b7456ca55c8d1c0dbbe624b7c838107f2ab6ffa9c6fae0a38082cbf2783ccd7a1976f01184b58c3ce150aa3d6ff2

Hosted by the Center for Family Consultation (CFC), the event ensures Bowen family systems theory remains grounded in the natural sciences.

03/10/2026

Early Bird registration open! ‼️‼️📢📢

43rd Annual Midwest Symposium: Bowen Family Systems Theory and Therapy

Hosted by the Center for Family Consultation (CFC), the event ensures Bowen family systems theory remains grounded in the natural sciences.

12/03/2025

New From JMFT📣
Promoting Parent Agency Across the World Through the Parent Hope Project: The Difference Bowen Family Systems Theory Makes. Learn more at the link below.
https://ow.ly/kC7w50Xx2cI

11/18/2025

Consider subscribing to The Systems Thinker, the CFC site for thoughtful articles. Here is the most recent one, but there are others.

Reflection on Bowen theory and anxiety in society by Terri C. Pilarski, MDiv, MSW

08/28/2025

There are still openings. Email Lisa Moss at cfcevanston@gmail.com for an interview!

07/11/2025

Two weeks from today! Register now! Going to be a great day!

06/25/2025

05/13/2025

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for CFC's 2025 Summer Conference! 🎉

Center for Family Consultation's 2025 Summer Conference, "Getting Beyond Cutoff in the Family," is scheduled for Friday, July 26, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. CST (registration begins at 8:30 A.M.). This in-person event will be held at the Carleton Hotel in Oak Park, Illinois.

Emotional Cutoff in Bowen Theory
The conference will delve into emotional cutoff, a concept introduced by Murray Bowen, defined as “the process of separation, isolation, withdrawal, running away, or denying the importance of the parental family.” This phenomenon often arises when individuals distance themselves from family members to manage unresolved tensions, leading to patterns that can persist across generations.

Program Highlights
Morning Session: An overview of family emotional processes presented by Stephanie Ferrera, followed by case studies from family therapists showcasing strategies to reverse family cutoffs.
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Afternoon Session: Screening of the documentary Everything’s Kosher, a thought provoking documentary that explores themes of cut off, identity, intergenerational trauma, and cultural belonging. Post-screening, Lisa Moss, MSW, will interview the film’s director and main character, Adam Fried, discussing the ongoing efforts in his family.

Attendees can earn 6 CEUs, approved for professionals including social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, clergy, and healthcare providers.

Registration Details
Fee: $165.00
Deadline: Thursday, July 24, 2025

🗓️ Date: July 25, 2025
🎓 CEUs Available

🔗 Register now and learn more:
👉 https://thecenterforfamilyconsultation.com/summer-conference/2025-summer-conference/

Friday, July 25th, 2025 Tuesday, May 6 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. CST (8:30 A.M. Registration) Carleton Hotel – Oak Park, IL This is an In-Person Conference Getting Beyond Cutoff in the Family Murray Bowen defined emotional cutoff as “the process of separation, isolation, withdrawal, running away, o...

05/08/2025

1 FREE CEU available for each session. 🗓️ Register now at: https://thecenterforfamilyconsultation.com/beyond-the-couch/

04/27/2025

📣 You're Invited! 📣
The 42nd Annual Midwest Symposium on Family Systems Theory and Therapy
🗓️ Friday, May 2 & Saturday, May 3, 2025
📍 Evanston, IL | Zoom Option Available!
✨ Join us for two powerful days diving into how families adapt, evolve, and grow in the face of stress and change.
🎤 Keynote Speakers:
🔹 Daniel V. Papero, PhD, LCSW – "The Adapting Family: Regression and Resilience"
🔹 Patrick O. McGowan, PhD – "Stress, Maternal Care, and Socio-Emotional Development"
🧠 Topics include:
✅ Family resilience and systems theory
✅ Early-life stress and emotional development
✅ Neuroimmune and epigenetic research
✅ Bowen Theory and social determinants of health
✅ And more!
🎓 Earn up to 11 CEUs for full attendance!
💻 Attend In-Person or Virtually
🎟️ Registration now open!
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02/27/2025

Last day to register:

CFC’s 27th Annual Day of Workshops Tickets Available via Eventbrite   Keynote presentation from CFC faculty member Kelly Matthews-Pluta: Emotional Inheritance: Bowen Theory and the Multigenerational Transmission Process “The family of origin is a resource for learning more about oneself” (Ker...