ABOUT THE CENTER

Center for the Study of Natural Systems and the Family (CSNSF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established in 1998 to provide educational programs, conduct research, and develop community services based upon Bowen theory, the study of family systems and the sciences at a price people can afford. This mission includes the integration of knowledge about the impact of relationships in the family and society in the fields of science, health care, religious service, social services, education, and business. CSNSF offers programs in person in Houston, Texas, and online throughout the country and world.

Local programs provide resources for all levels of learning. A local program can serve to introduce a wide range of people to Bowen theory and its application through coaching and study. Seminars, conferences, and consultations provide resources for those who apply theory in their fields. Connections between science and Bowen theory are forged through the ongoing exchange of ideas between students of Bowen theory and scientists in local institutions. A local program can be a resource for science and healthcare individuals who want to develop a systems perspective for their research or practice. The same is true for education, business, and other professions in which individuals apply their study of family systems.

Since the use of Zoom and digital platforms proliferated during COVID, local programs also provide online education and training, both for beginners and advancing expertise in experienced practitioners. CSNSF attempts to provide programs that do not duplicate those available in other programs, and with scholarships, that means no one is declined to attend because of financial limitations.