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Bowen theory’s unique perspective on the specific details of how emotionally significant relationships generate chronic anxiety needs to come to the fore.

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

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

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

Bowen theory suggests that chronic anxiety—generated in the relationship system, but disproportionately absorbed by one family member—activates the sympathetic nervous system

Now passed: The purpose of the conference is to demonstrate that the rapid growth of Systems Biology over the last several decades is extremely important for advancing Bowen family systems theory’s connection to the natural sciences.