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The mission of the Center for the Study of Human Systems is to disseminate information about Bowen family systems theory. The Center began in 1998 when a major denomination in Virginia asked Dr. Roberta Gilbert to design a leadership training program for its ministers.
"Extraordinary Leadership Seminar" began the next year and was, from the beginning, open to clergy of all denominations and faiths.
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what past participants have to say)
The response from the clergy has been overwhelming. They credit the seminar for "making it possible to stay in ministry," "giving them relationship skills they did not have," and showing how to manage themselves when the congregation becomes intense, angry or blaming. Many claim a richer, more fulfilling family life that, of course has a great effect on their ministry.
Increasingly, in recent years, non-clergy leaders are participating in
Extraordinary Leadership Seminars. They report with excitement the same benefits
as the clergy-the ability to manage themselves in their growing organizations'
emotional challenges as well as guidelines for leading themselves and their
organizations to better overall functioning.
This year, there will be seminars in Winchester VA at the Shenandoah University, and Richmond, Virginia.
In addition to the seminars, the Center produces teaching
materials such as text books, popular books and papers on
various aspects of Bowen family systems theory. Its faculty
members are available and active in speaking at various events
for churches and other institutions.

Now Available on CD
"Extraordinary Relationships"
"Connecting With Our Children"
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