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Dr. Edwin H. Friedman Ed Friedman: Process Theology and the Process of LifeTraining program for clergyDr. Friedman begins by presenting a vignette about robots and difficulties in coping with ambiguity in robotic speech. In humans some genes function differently depending on the other genes. Is there something specifically different in humans? He suggests that a newly installed pastor first become part of the system, forming relationships, observing triangles and then take a stand that will disturb the system to bring out reactivity. Then the job is not to be reactive to the reactivity.Training for clergy coping with systems.115 minDVD and VHSCOPYRIGHT: (c) Western PA Family Center

Murray Bowen Interview with Sally Wiggins, WTAE – Ch. 494Sally Wiggins interviews Dr Bowen about this concepts of Family Systems theory. He talks briefly about his theory and how to help people become less anxious. Also talks about the difference between individual, group and family therapy.Basic concepts44 minDVD and VHSCOPYRIGHT: (c) Western PA Family Center, 1994.

Dr. Edwin H. Friedman Reinventing Leadership1996Guest Lecture SeriesThis video demonstrates how our ability to lead is related more to the nature of our presence than to technique or know-how. Anxious societies are characterized by 1) a high level of reactivity; 2) herding; 3) blame; and 4) a quick fix mentality. Barriers to effective leadership are discussed along with those qualities in leaders that consultants should look for and support. Among these are vision, uncommon persistence, stamina and self regulation in the face of sabotage. A discussion guide accompanying this tape contains much useful information not contained in the tape itself.Leadership in anxious organizations42 MinVHS COPYRIGHT: (c) Guilford Publications, Inc., 1996

Bowen, Murray The Changing World and Family Therapy1984Georgetown CollectionSociety goes through progressive and regressive cycles similar to those in a family. Society is currently in a regression. Dr. Bowen discusses the history of Family Therapy and psychotherapy and makes some predictions about what the future holds for the mental health professions. Principles based in life itself and not on man’s thinking are what is needed for the study of human behavior. Family Systems Theory describes processes in the family rather than the people involved in those processes. It is this that separates it from other theories of human behavior. The more a principle can be based on science and theory, the more solid it is for the ages.Societal regression, Family Systems Therapy 59 min DVD and VHSCOPYRIGHT: (c) Georgetown Family Center, 1984.

Apted, Michael28 UPIndependent FilmA camera has followed them all their lives, from the age of 7 to 28. Beginning in 1964, the camera that captured their childhood stays with them, and returns every 7 years. All their hopes, dreams, successes, failures; all their most personal moments are shared in this documentatory.141 minDVD and VHSCOPYRIGHT: (c) Granada Television International.

Catherine Murphy RakowA Prickly Pear35600WPFC Benefit EventPlay written by Catherine Murphy Rakow about family relationships.Emotional systems89 minDVD and VHSCOPYRIGHT: (c) Western PA Family Center, 1997

Bowen, MurrayAnxiety and Emotional Reactivity in Therapy1979Georgetown Collection”Anxiety and Emotional Reactivity in Therapy” focuses on the ways in which anxiety is manifested in a family, how the level of differentiation affects the ability to adapt to acute or chronic stress, and the ways in which a therapist can reduce the anxiety so that the process of differentiation can begin. Dr. Bowen addresses the importance of a therapist’s becoming a more contained self within the emotional arena of his own family in order to stay out of the emotional process in his clinical work.Anxiety, Differentiation 60 minVHSCOPYRIGHT: (c) Georgetown Family Center, 1979.

Klause Wiseman, KathleenAnxiety in Business OrganizationsThis Dvd is a part of a presentation by Kathleen and Dr. Papero on working with anxiety in Businesses. The first 30 minutes of the 2 hour presentation was taped over so only the last 42 minutes is available. However it is a good discussion on working with organizations around anxiety.42 minDVD onlyCOPYRIGHT: (c) Western Pennsylvania Family Center, 1992.

James Smith, MS, Joanne Dobrzanski, MA, LPC, LCSWAnxiety, Differentiation while working in an agency3551796/97 Clinical Conference SeriesHome base service organization and the shift from child focus to family focus using the team approach. Some issues with audio.Child Focus vs family focus66 minDVD and VHSCOPYRIGHT: (c) Western PA Family Center, 1997.

Dr. Daniel PaperoAnxiety, Systems, and Symptoms 06/11/93 The 15th Annual Pittsburgh Family Systems SymposiumGuest speaker Daniel V. Papero, Ph.D., M.S.S.W, discusses Anxiety, systems and symptoms, three key dimensions of Family Systems Theory. The focal ideas are illustrated with video tapes of actual clinical interventions, and discussion of the ideas in the context of clinical application follow. The conference format includes time for discussion and critique of both the general theory and its clinical usefulness.Anxiety and impact on Systems123 minDVD & VHSCOPYRIGHT: (c) Western Pennsylvania Family Center, 1992.