About Bowen Theory
Bowen family systems theory was developed by Murray Bowen, M.D. in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s, when he was a psychiatrist at the Menninger Clinic, in Topeka Kansas. Here at the Bowen Theory Academy, we aim at educating the public about the theory and its practical applications.
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Systems Thinking about Statistics
This paper addresses the fact that there is a long list of factors which are statistically significant predictors of cancer
Bowen Theory and the 2024 Elections
Plenty of pundits, on both sides of the aisle, referred to the recent Presidential election as “the most consequential election …
Bowen Theory and Helping ...When Helping is Not Helping
Examples of helping not being helpful occur frequently in families. The process unfolds in three phases. Learn more here!
How Do I Know I'm Wrong When I'm Convinced I Am Right?
This paper is a continued effort to reach outside of Bowen theory literature and make contact with current scientific research on …
Understanding Interpersonal Conflict From A Systems Perspective
Traditional individually-oriented psychology sees conflict as arising from individual problems, and therefore conflict is a functi…
Differentiation and Social Success
Many people think that if a person is successful, then they must be mature and doing something right.” But, is that always the c…
Reflections on Territorial Behavior
Material needs are limited, and, according to Paul Ehrlich, "there is little indication that, beyond a certain point, consuming mo…
Patterns of Interaction in Living Systems
For the last 40 years, Eve Marder’s lab at Brandeis University has studied one small system of 5 neurons from the 30 neuron stom…
The Family Projection Process
A certain amount of anxious focus on a child occurs in all families. It is in the nature of the human offspring to need quite a …
The Role of Polyvagal Theory, the Oxytocin Hypothesis and Bowen Theory on Reactions to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The spread of the SARSCov2 virus has introduced widespread threat, economic destabilization, and social isolation. There continues…
How Does Bowen Theory Speak to Societal Regression
Arguably, societal regression in America is particularly evident in heightened levels of a polarized public, and corresponding pol…
Bowen Theory Solutions
Gain insight into how to use systems thinking in your life.
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Health Care Professionals
To help their practices
Universities
With behaviorial programs
Educators
To help developing children's minds.
Individuals
Bowen Theory can help anyone in day-to-day life.
