named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Corporate Training in Bowen Theory
Tailored one-day workshops for businesses and organizations, led by CFST’s Executive Director, to improve team dynamics, communication, and leadership using systems thinking principles.
Foundations Fellowship
Competitive six-month program for professionals in mental health and helping fields, providing foundational education in Bowen Family Systems Theory through monthly sessions, individual coaching, and leadership development.
Legacy Leaders
Scholarship program providing up to $2,500 in funding for advanced Bowen theory training to graduates of CFST programs who demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to the field.
Systems Scholars
Nine-month advanced training program for professionals who have completed the Foundations Fellowship, offering expert-led lectures, case discussions, and coaching to deepen clinical and systems thinking skills.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 3 activities
- Advanced study program in Bowen Family Systems TheoryOffers a nine-month structured program for advanced study of Bowen Family Systems Theory, including expert-led lectures and personalized coaching to enhance clinical application.
- Education, training, and consultation in Bowen Family Systems TheoryProvides education, training, and consultation in Bowen Family Systems Theory to mental health professionals, business leaders, families, and community organizations in Western New York through workshops, lectures, case presentations, and one-on-one coaching.
- Professional competence development in Bowen Family Systems TheoryProvides ongoing learning opportunities to enhance professional competence in applying Bowen Family Systems Theory, including clinical case discussions and expert-led lectures.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Fellowship programs for professional development in Bowen Family Systems TheoryOffers a 6-month Foundations Fellowship Program for emerging leaders in mental health and related fields, limited to cohorts of up to 10 participants, featuring monthly individual coaching, group sessions, collaborative planning for the annual conference, and opportunities to present at the event.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for advanced Bowen theory trainingAwards up to three annual scholarships of up to $2,500 each to licensed mental health professionals for participation in recognized advanced training programs in Bowen Family Systems Theory, with additional access to scholarship support available to fellowship graduates.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$4K52%
Program service revenue$4K47%
Investment income$901%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$34K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$27K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$135K
Cash$223K
Investments$0
Liabilities$170
Net assets$135K
Liquid reserves77.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +184.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amie Post | Executive Dir. | 10 | $27K |
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Amie Post Partner — Executive Director leading the corporate training program.
- Amie Post Partner — Lead faculty and point of contact for the Systems Scholars program, delivering lectures and overseeing program operations.
- Amie Post Partner — Point of contact for volunteer involvement and community engagement.
- CFST Network — Operates the Foundations Fellowship Program under the Center for Family Systems Theory of Western New York Inc.
- Clinical Consultation for Natural Systems and the Family Partner — Recipient training option for Legacy Leaders scholarship participants.
- Father Robert Perelli Family Systems Conference Partner — Collaborates with the conference by involving fellows in planning and presentation.
- Rev. Dr. Bob Perelli CJM Government — Inspired by the pioneering efforts of Rev. Dr. Bob Perelli CJM in family systems work in the region.
- The Bowen Center for Family Systems Theory Partner — Recipient training option for Legacy Leaders scholarship participants.
- The Parent Hope Project Partner — Recipient training option for Legacy Leaders scholarship participants.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cohort-Based Leadership Development in Systems Thinking 30 orgsmethodology: cohort-based leadership developmentBy using a cohort-based model grounded in Bowen Theory, the organization builds responsible leadership and advances regional systems thinking because shared learning strengthens emotional system navigation and promotes sustainable leadership pipelines.shared approach: Leadership Through Experiential Development →
- Self-Differentiation of Practitioners Drives Systemic Improvement 30 orgsmethodology: self-development as driver of systemic changeBy prioritizing the self-development and differentiation of practitioners, meaningful change is catalyzed in family and organizational systems because emotionally regulated leaders reduce reactivity and model healthier relationship functioning.shared approach: Leadership Through Experiential Development →
- Bowen Family Systems Theory as a Framework for Systemic Change 9 orgsmethodology: bowen-family-systems-theoryBy applying Bowen Family Systems Theory in education, training, and consultation, the organization improves individual, family, and organizational functioning because understanding emotional processes and relationship dynamics enables more effective self-regulation and systemic resilience.shared approach: Systems-Centered Healing →