Webinars

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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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

Kansas City Webcast Series

2024-2025 Bowen Theory Academy Recorded Webcast Series.These are monthly, 90-minute previously recorded webcasts featuring Michael Kerr, MD, or Kathleen Kerr, MSN, CNS of the Bowen Theory Academy.

Cancer, Systems Biology, and Bowen Family Systems Theory

Dr. Michael Kerr discusses cancer from a systems perspective. He addresses the context in which cancer develops as influencing the development of a cancer

Anxiety and Stress – Impact on Schizophrenia Symptoms – A Case Study of John Nash, PhD

The presentation describes the Bowen theory concepts of emotional system functioning driven by high chronic anxiety permitted by Nash having low levels of low levels of basic differentiation of self.