Family Systems Peer Groups
Family systems peer groups are about learning and practicing in a safe environment how to apply family systems theory to one’s own professional and personal life. Peer groups meet monthly throughout the conference.
The typical format of these groups looks something like the following.
- Opening devotions/spiritual journeying by the host or group participant,
- 1 hour or so of content
- 1-2 case presentations by the participants who volunteer in advance.
The intent of case presentations is to give participants the benefit of being coached around their own functioning in a particular situation. This coaching includes feedback through observations from the group.
Persons intending to participate in one of the family systems peer groups is strongly encouraged to have some prior exposure to Bowen family systems theory. A workshop, seminar, lecture, book or video introduction are satisfactory.
Family systems peer groups in the West Michigan Conference begin meeting in September. The Locations of the five family systems peer groups from September through May are
fax 616 459 0191 or telephone 888 217 1905; 888 217 1905 ext 322.
Family systems ministry resources are provided by The West Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church as part of its focus on strengthening leaders, laity and clergy, in the faith community to be spiritually-based, skilled, visionary and connected. Partially funded by your Ministry Shares.