Study Group on “Everything Isn’t Terrible” (by Dr. Kathleen Smith, 2019)
The study group is a self-learning group to enhance understanding and practice of Bowen theory. This study group will read Dr. Kathleen Smith’s new book, “Everything Isn’t Terrible”. which is a very practical, and easy-to-read text on Bowen theory with rich case illustrations, useful questions for self-reflection and engaging, actionable exercises to integrate the learning . There is also a Chinese version of the book.
The book comprises 4 parts (18 chapters):
1. Your anxious self
2. Your anxious relationships
3. Your anxious career
4. Your anxious world
Participants will take turns to facilitate the group discussion.
Participants may present a summary of the reading, or a specific concept / emotional process found in the reading, or a case that reflects some specific issue / concept covered in the reading.
The study group is not a substitute for formal training in Bowen theory.
Participants should undergo formal training in Bowen theory, supplemented by reading or joining study groups.
OBJECTIVES
- to promote self-learning of Bowen theory
- to promote participants’ initiative to identify concepts of interest or of challenge to self
- to enhance integration of the theory
COURSE DETAILS
| Course Code: | SG-EIT 02/25 |
| Date & Time: | 9 monthly sessions (20/3,3/4, 17/4, 8/5, 22/5, 5/6, 19/6, 3/7 & 17/7, 2025) (Thurs.)
9:00 pm – 10:30 pm |
| Fee: | HK$1,200
COF Membership: HK$1,140 |
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| Target: | Participants should have had basic training in Bowen theory. |
| Language: | Cantonese |
Chief facilitator:
Ms. Tobey Tam 譚穎芯女士 MASW (FCPFT), BSW, RSW AAMFT Clinical Fellow, CCoun (HKPCA), CMFT (HKMFT)
Ms. Tobey Tam specializes in personal growth, trauma healing, marital struggles, mental health issues, grief issues, as well as family or interpersonal relationship difficulty. She has over 16 years of experience in family counseling, having formerly worked as Senior Social Worker in an Integrated Family Service Centre and as a part-time social work fieldwork supervisor at the University of Hong Kong. Currently, she is studying courses at the Bowen Center in the United States to further enhance her understanding and application of the Bowen Family System Theory.
Group members will take turn to facilitate the group and lead the discussion.