Illinois State Genealogical Society Blog

Date : Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 8:00 pm Central Description : Genealogy is more than just finding ancestors and other relatives to create a giant family tree. In this talk you will learn the basics of 'Family Systems Theory', the same technique used by psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and social workers to help their clients understand themselves better. By understanding our ancestors through 'Family Systems Theory', you'll be able to understand family dynamics through multiple generations and your relative's impact on the family 'system' and how the system affected you. Join us as Ron Arons presents Understanding Our Families, Understanding Ourselves . Presenter : Ron Arons Ron Arons has given 250+ presentations internationally, which has earned him a reputation as a humorous, informative, and inspiring speaker. He has authored three books: The Jews of Sing Sing , WANTED! U.S. Criminal Records , and, most recently, Mind Maps for Genealogy...

Join us on Tuesday , June 9 , at 8:00 PM Central, when Ron Arons will present Understanding Our Families, Understanding Ourselves . To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4967076026363157761 . Last week's webinar, Need Direction? Try City Directories! , presented by Jean Wilcox Hibben, is now available to ISGS members in the Members Section of the ISGS website ( http://ilgensoc.org/members.php ). Upcoming Webinars June 9 – Understanding Our Families, Understanding Ourselves Presenter: Ron Arons Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4967076026363157761 July 14 – Dissect Obituaries for New Clues Presenter: George G. Morgan Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/723818762217470209 August 11 – School Daze – Finding and Using School Records to Trace Our Ancestors Presenter: Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6372036382381853697 For the complete list of upcomin...