Systemic Thinking: Understanding Human Behaviour, Relationships & Social Systems

Overview

This one-day online workshop is designed for those interested in systemic thinking as it applies to human behaviour, relationships, organisations, and social systems. The workshop is suitable for those working in personal, professional, therapeutic, educational, coaching, leadership, or organisational contexts, as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of complex human systems.

The workshop is Part I in the Systemic Thinking and Practice series and establishes the foundations of systemic thinking. It explores the scientific roots of systemic ideas in biology, thermodynamics, ecology, cybernetics, and systems theory, before examining how these ideas can be applied to understanding human behaviour, relationships, organisations, and social systems. The focus is on developing a systemic way of seeing and understanding complexity, organisation, adaptation, and change.

Minimum Requirements

Designed for psychologists, therapists, social workers, coaches, educators, leaders, managers, organisational practitioners, and others working with people. No prior experience or learning is required, although those engaged in graduate studies and beyond will benefit most from the material.

What You Will Gain

• Foundations and scientific origins of systemic thinking.

• Understanding of core systemic assumptions and principles.

• Application of systemic concepts to human behaviour, relationships, organisations, and social systems.

• A framework for understanding complexity, organisation, adaptation, and change.

  
  

What This Is Not

This is not a skills-based or technique-driven workshop.

It is not a consultation or supervision forum.

This is a full-day commitment. Active participation is essential.

About the Facilitator

Juan Korkie is a Clinical Psychologist working with couples, with over 20 years of experience. He has worked in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and is currently based in the UAE. He is the author of Why Nothing Changes and The Structure of Change. His work draws heavily on systemic thinking, biological constructivism, and the study of interactional processes. His clinical work focuses on interaction, relational patterns, and the structure of change in couple therapy.

Registration

• This workshop is limited in capacity and requires active participation. Registration will close once capacity has been reached.

• Please note that this is a full-day workshop. Participants are expected to attend for the full duration.

• Following registration, participants will be added to a WhatsApp group for coordination and the sharing of workshop resources.

Payment

• Following registration, participants will receive an email containing a payment link. Places will only be confirmed once payment has been received.

• Registrations where payment has not been received within three days will be released.