4TH Annual Fr. Bob Perelli Legacy Conference
Family Systems:
From Theory to Practice
From Theory to Practice
Join us on October 22, 2026
Unlock the Power of Family Systems Theory
Join us for a transformative one-day event that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application in family systems therapy. This year's conference promises to be an enlightening journey for clinical practitioners and professionals working with children and families.
What You'll Experience:
Join us for a transformative one-day event that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application in family systems therapy. This year's conference promises to be an enlightening journey for clinical practitioners and professionals working with children and families.
What You'll Experience:
- Keynote by Dr. Jenny Brown
- In-depth exploration of core family systems concepts
- Real-world case presentations
- Interactive discussions and reflections
- An early opportunity to apply for the 2027 CFST Fellowship Program
- 5 CEU Hours
Location
Daemen University
4380 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
4380 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
Date & Time
October 22, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
COST
$75, includes CEs and lunch
Schedule
9:30 AM
Welcome
9:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Keynote with Dr. Jenny Brown
Dr Jenny Brown is Emeritus Executive Director of the Family Systems Institute Sydney, Australia, which she co-founded in 2004. She currently directs the Family Systems Practice and the Parent Hope Project – a Bowen theory-based clinical intervention. She is a clinical member and supervisor for the Australian Association of Family Therapy and, in 2018, received the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy award for distinguished contribution to family therapy in Australia. In 2022, she received the annual research award from the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family in Washington, DC. She recently published a book for parents based on Bowen theory, The Parenting Paradox (Bloomsbury).
Dr Jenny Brown is Emeritus Executive Director of the Family Systems Institute Sydney, Australia, which she co-founded in 2004. She currently directs the Family Systems Practice and the Parent Hope Project – a Bowen theory-based clinical intervention. She is a clinical member and supervisor for the Australian Association of Family Therapy and, in 2018, received the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy award for distinguished contribution to family therapy in Australia. In 2022, she received the annual research award from the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family in Washington, DC. She recently published a book for parents based on Bowen theory, The Parenting Paradox (Bloomsbury).
12:45 pM
Lunch and Networking
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
4:00 pM
Discussion & closing
Join us on October 22, 2026
Conference and fellowship sponsorship opportunities are available and welcomed. Learn about their impact here or reach out to [email protected] to inquire about how you can best support the future of CFST.