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Module C: Clinical Applications of Bowen Family Systems Theory (CA 39/26)
 

Bowen theory provides a roadmap for self-change. It offers a comprehensive framework for understanding our emotional functioning and relationship patterns with others.The goal of therapy is to modify the family relationship system and effect fundamental change in the individual, not just symptom reduction. Clients will learn to identify and correct dysfunctional relationship patterns and try out their best functioning guided by clear thinking and well-thought-out principles.

This course provides an initial overview of how to apply Bowen theory to clinical work.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To help clinicians apply Bowen theory in clinical work. Illustrations will be made with case examples facing issues such as marital difficulties, depression, and child-focused families.

 

COURSE CONTENT

  • Systemic and multi-generational assessment and conceptualization, constructing the family diagram, developing hypothesis
  • Maintaining neutrality and objectivity
  • Defining the emotional process
  • Detriangling
  • Taking I – position, the therapist’s management of self in the session
  • Use of questions and displacement stories
  • Learning to think systems and maintain a research attitude
 
COURSE Details
Course Code:  CA 39/26
Date & Time: 

Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 2026 (Wed)

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
(6 sessions, total 18 hours)
Fee: HK$4,500 /person (COF Membership HKD $4,275)
Venue:

Hybrid (Zoom + in-person attendance)

International Social Service Hong Kong Branch, 6/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong / Zoom
Target participants: Social workers, counsellors, psychologists, therapists and teachers. (Prerequisite requirement: Completion of Module A: Basic Course in Bowen Family Systems Theory)
Instructor: Ms. Doris Tai, M. Soc. Sc. (Counselling)
Language: Cantonese supplemented with English
 
 
INSTRUCTOR

Ms. Doris Tai, M. Soc. Sc. (Counselling)
 
Ms. Tai has practiced marriage and family therapy since 1999.  She has handled cases in the areas of interpersonal relationships, dating, family of origin, marital stress and extra-marital affairs, parenting, grief, emotional distress, work pressure, addiction, and faiths, etc. She has served as the clinical supervisor of a family service center,  part-time lecturer at the seminary, and church preacher. and speaks at workshops and conferences. She was graduated M. Social Sciences (Counselling) from The University of Hong Kong.  She is Certified Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor (HKMFT), as well as Certified Professional Counselor and an Associate Fellow (HKPCA).  Ms. Tai has received training in various counseling theories, but has mainly studied and adopts Bowen family systems theory as her framework for counseling. Ms. Tai was born and raised in Hong Kong. She later received education and training as well as worked in Taiwan, Canada, the United States, and Australia.
 
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