Samaritan Counseling Center & Congregation-Based CPE

Samaritan Counseling Center will be offering this opportunity to learn strategies for navigating the holidays, psycho education, sharing and both peer and professional support through the holidays. All are welcome!

When the holidays hurt... The Holidays are a wonderful time for many people, but fraught with sadness for so many others. The Workshops are a small group experience for individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one through trauma, disease or addiction. Samaritan Counseling Center To Hold Workshops: ... December 3rd, 10th, 17th and January 7th, 2019 6:30 - 8:00 pm A $5 donation is appreciated, but not expected => REGISTER HERE! St. Paul's Evangelical Church 68 Eagle Street Williamsville, NY 14221 http://sccwny.com/ Call Jan Hubbard, LCSW at 716-868-2408 for details

Family Systems Theory Conference Wednesday and Thursday November 14 and 15, 2018 For Leaders and Coaches: Clergy, Educators, Business and Helping Professionals... The Voyagers are a group of faith community leaders exploring Bowen family systems theory and its application to congregations by Rabbi Edwin Friedman. Leaders in many areasfrom ministry to education, business, and the helping professionsuse the lens of Bowen family systems theory to better understand themselves as well as the people with whom they work. Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Introduction to Family Systems Thinking A one-day seminar led by the Voyagers with a focus on Bowen theory and its application to working with families, congregations, and other institutions. The importance of family of origin work for maturity, functioning, and leadership will be emphasized. Location: Westin Hotel Buffalo Time: 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Cost: $60/Students-$35 Thursday, November 15, 2018 Conference with Dr. Michael Kerr Theme Bowen Theory’s Secrets: The Hidden Life of Families Dr. Michael Kerr, director of the Bowen Theory Academy and former director of the Bowen Center in Washington, DC, will present a one-day conference focusing on the insights of his new book entitled, Bowen Theory’s Secrets: The Hidden Life of Families. Dr. Kerr will describe family functioning from the perspective of Bowen theory and distinguish it from traditional psychological approaches that focus on problems within the individual person. Location: Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora, NY Time: 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Cost: $95/Students-$65 (Both days: $125/Students-$80 with ID) Lunch included in the cost for both days To register, visit www.voyagers.life/buffalo-events. For more information, contact Bob Spilman ([email protected]) or Carol Jeunnette ([email protected]). Register early! Fees increase by $10 after October 31. www.voyagers.life

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