Our Work

What does Bowen Theory Academy (BTA) do? BTA provides learning opportunities for people new to the theory as well as those interested in developing and extending Bowen Theory. The following presentations from BTA’s Think Tank and conferences are described below.

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What is Think Tank?

The Think Tank is by invitation only, which is due in part to the limitations of the technology

Overview of Bowen Family Systems Theory

Bowen family systems theory is a “radically new understanding of how relationships work” according to Dr. Michael Kerr

Bowen Theory and Schizophrenia: Hidden Valley Road

Dr. Kerr's presentation on Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker provides an in-depth exploration of the interplay between family dynamics and mental health

The Unabomber and Bowen Theory

Ted Kaczynski was identified in 1997 by his brother, after he a published “Manifesto” which focused on the ills of technology

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 of our lifetime”

Relationships, Stress, and Symptom Development

Michael Kerr, M.D., who speaks and writes on Bowen theory and cancer, titles this lecture “slightly toward a systems theory of cancer.”