Think Tank Presentations

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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The Systems Miracle

Reading “systems” followed by “miracle” may indeed raise eyebrows. The essence of the idea is explained here!

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!

Terminology and Aspects of Differentiation

An important but difficult-to-define concept in the theory is differentiation of self. Different terms are used in Bowen’s writings to touch on this concept

Reflections on Territorial Behavior

Material needs are limited, and, according to Paul Ehrlich, "there is little indication that, beyond a certain point, consuming more and more produces more satisfaction. Yet for some, the pursuit of material wealth appears to be almost unlimited

How Do I Know I’m Wrong When I’m Convinced I’m Right?

In keeping with Dr. Bowen’s warnings for people to avoid relying on his original theoretical formulation as their primary source of knowledge, this paper is my continued effort to reach outside of Bowen theory literature and make contact with current scientific research on the human

Towards a Natural Systems Theory of Cancer

If chronic anxiety escalates in a relationship system, the system becomes dominated by less thoughtful and more reactive ways of interacting that are older in an evolutionary sense than the advanced complex behaviors of a well-functioning relationship system