Utilizing Bowen Family Systems Theory and Psychodrama


International TELE'DRAMA Institute
is offering a 2-h Online Didactic & Experiential Workshop,

Utilizing Bowen Family Systems Theory and Psychodrama
to Address Divorce Issues in Couple Therapy

Presented by:
Violeta Kadieva, Ph.D., LMFT-S, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling at Texas Wesleyan University
Daniela Simmons, Ph.D., TEP, ABE & ISEP Approved Trainer & Supervisor,
Creator & of Tele’Drama

 
Date: Monday, March 28, 2022
Time: 
06:00 PM - 8:00 PM Central Time (Dallas, USA)
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Eastern Time (NY, USA)
(This workshop will be held at convenient hours for colleagues from
countries in UTC+6 to UTC+12 (Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan. etc.)
in addition to United States and Canada).

Workshop description:
Divorce can be mentally, physically, and financially demanding. A person going through divorce may feel guilt, fear, anxiety, depression and grief. A divorce also impacts the whole family system. Therapists may naturally side with one partner over the other or generally feel uncomfortable engaging at all. With that in mind, it might be helpful to be very mindful about who you speak with and what you mention. Couples therapy is an often-misunderstood space when it comes to divorce issues. Families going through divorce have several tasks in the separation process. These are going through a grieving process, communicating differently, reorganizing, and making new goals for co-parenting. Going successfully through these tasks impacts positively all family members. Our role as therapists is to help these families understand better the process of divorce and go successfully through these separation and divorce tasks. This is why in this workshop we will:
Explain about types of divorces and the process of divorce Discuss parents and children’s experiences with the divorce process Address some Bowen Family Systems and Psychodrama strategies for working with these families.

Bowen family systems theory describes the natural emotional processes which shape families and other social groups. Dr. Murray Bowen saw the family as part of the big picture, and developed a theory of the family as a living, natural system.  He sought consistency with the rest of the life sciences.

In this workshop we will discuss:
1. Explain about types of divorces and the process of divorce 
2. Discuss parents and children’s experiences with the divorce process 
3. Address some Bowen Family Systems and Psychodrama strategies for working with these families 

The module is unique to those who attend and WILL NOT BE RECORDED.


Cost:
Professionals: $80
Students / Retirees: $60
Payment, in case of cancellation, will be credited to future workshops.


Participants receive

2 hours for certification through the :
  • American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy (ABE)
  • International Society of Experiential Therapies (ISEP)

You will receive the zoom invitation via email.
The best way to participate is through your computer; however you may attend via a tablet or cellphone.


Presenters:

Daniela Simmons, Ph.D., TEP, ABE & ISEP Approved Trainer & Supervisor, Creator & CEO of Tele’Drama International; the current President of the American Society in Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP) & and a recipient of the 2022 ASGPP Innovator's Award for the creation and implementation of Tele'Drama. Daniela Simmons' professional experience, both in Europe and the US, is in educational, research, and consultancy work in the social sciences and mental health. She received training on the psychoanalysis of group relations in organizations at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, headquartered in London. She has been utilizing action methods sessions since 1995 in Europe and since 2005 in the United States. Email: danielatsv@gmail.com

Violeta Kadieva, Ph.D., LMFT-S, AAMFT Approved Supervisor has worked in the marriage and family therapy field for 10 years. She is an Associate Professor at Texas Wesleyan University. She has training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Grief and Loss, Intimate Partner Violence, Great Start Premarital, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Co-Occurring Disorders, Resiliency. She is a solution-focused family therapist and supervisor who also utilized Gottman’s method in her work with clients. As a family therapist, she navigates conversations in a way that catalyzes the strengths, wisdom, and support of the family system. She helps clients work through challenging times, identify aspects of their lives that they would like to change, set personal goals, and work toward desired outcomes.