1. Triangles and the Family: Internal and Relationship Processes Dr. Papero Feb. 1996 In this presentation, Dr. Papero explains the Bowen concept of emotional triangles, how to recognize them and how to change the way you think and behave within them.
CDs or DVDs $130
2. Individuality and Togetherness Public Lecture Dr. Kerr, May 1996
In this lecture, psychiatrist Michael Kerr brings Bowen family systems theory to bear on the paradoxes of human behavior CDs or DVDs $35
3. Emotional Neutrality Dr. Papero, Feb. 2002
In this presentation, Dr. Papero clarifies the often puzzling and elusive idea of emotional neutrality and debunks common misunderstandings.
CDs or DVDs $130
4. Anxiety and Learning Dr. Papero Feb. 1997
Dr. Papero provides an introduction to Bowen theory and ideas about its potential application in educational settings. He proposes an exchange of views with participants on how you think about learning and the educational system in which you participate.
CDs or DVDs $130
5. Stress and Adaptation Dr. Papero Feb. 2000
During this seminar Dr. Papero presents implications of his study of the literature on stress for clinical practice and research.
CDs or DVDs $130
6. Defining Self Dr. H. Myer, Dr. Kerr and others April 2001
Day One: Religious Differentiation in a Pluralistic Culture Dr. H. Myer
Murray Bowen’s concept of differentiation offers resources to help churches and individuals rediscover an exciting new role to play in a pluralistic culture, and a new story to live out. Presentations of papers by others in the afternoon.
CDs or DVDs $70
7. Defining Self Dr. H. Myer, Dr. Kerr and others April 2001
Day Two: The Process of Differentiation of Self Dr. Kerr
In this presentation, Dr. Kerr explains how families predetermine the level of differentiation in each of us and how Bowen family emotional systems theory can help us work to raise our basic level of differentiation. Presentations of papers by others in the afternoon.
CDs or DVDs $70
8. The Process of Differentiation Public Lecture Dr. Kerr June 2003
Dr. Kerr describes and demonstrate principles that can guide such an effort in ones own family and in other important relationship systems.
CDs or DVDs $35
9. Committed Relationships as a Context for Spiritual Growth
Dr. Ron Richardson (D.Min.) and Dr. Doug Anderson (Ph.D.) Feb. 2005
This is an opportunity to hear Doug and Ron in dialogue about their different theoretical perspectives on spiritual growth in the context of committed relationships.
CDs or DVDs $60
10. Conflict from the Perspective of Bowen Theory Seminar Dr. Papero Oct. 05
This four-hour block of time explores the area of conflict from the perspective of Bowen theory, including thoughts about addressing conflict.
CDs or DVDs $60
12. The Relationship between Theory and Therapy Dr. Kerr June 1994
Dr. Kerr describes how therapy based on Bowen family systems theory is a direct outgrowth of the theory. This presentation will interest anyone who wants to learn more about how to think about human dilemmas from a systems perspective.
CDs or DVDs $130
13. Family Systems Theory: An Asset to Medicine Dr. Kerr and Dr. M. Myer May 1997. Physicians and other health care professionals frequently report the experience of providing treatment for patients, knowing that the treatment is only really addressing one aspect of a bigger and more complex process. This conference will utilize family systems theory to explore two pieces which make up part of this larger process.
CDs or DVDs $130
14. Applying Systems Thinking in Natural Sciences Public Lecture May 2000
Dr. Kerr presents a video he produced with this title. He draws on a family he knows well, to present some of the “basics” of Bowen theory for the layperson as well as for professional therapists. A question and answer period is also included.
CD or DVD's $130
In this talk, Dr. Papero explains how, armed with Bowen concepts, spouses can think and act more often as individuals while deepening intimacy.
CDs or DVDs $130
In this presentation, Dr. Kerr draws on his work with families and their children.
In this public lecture Dr. Kerr explains how Bowen family systems theory provides a way to shift our thinking about families.
CD or DVD $35
In this public lecture, Dr. Papero suggests that the best relationships foster individual thinking and separate emotional functioning. Using the concepts of Bowen family systems theory, Dr. Papero demonstrates how the popular ideals of self-sacrifice and unity often work to undermine both partners in a relationship. CD or DVD $35
This presentation highlights the differences between more adaptive and less adaptive responses to stress in ways that go beyond conventional approaches to coping with stress. CDs or DVDs $130
For the past 15 years, Dr. Smith has focused on understanding family violence and child abuse. He uses the family systems theory to explore the complex emotional factors triggering family systems to injure others in the family. CDs or DVDs $130
In this lecture uses the family systems theory to explore the complex emotional factors triggering family members to injure others in the family.
CD or DVD $35
Four speakers explore addiction from the perspective of the family systems theory developed by Dr. Murray Bowen.
CDs or DVDs $130
Dr. Papero reviews Bowen Theory with a special focus on the clinician’s work in his or her own family. Various concepts of the theory are explored as they pertain to the clinician’s learning in this context.
CD or DVD $130
This lecture identifies ways in which experience in our own family may contribute both to our effectiveness and to our difficulties in helping others.
CD or DVD $35
Ms. Harrison describes her work on understanding symptoms in her own family and the impact of the effort to manage anxiety reactions on severe health problems in three generation. She has a particular research interest in the relationship between reproductive symptoms in women and family emotional process.
CDs or DVDs $130
Dr. Kerr discusses what one person can do when he/she takes personal responsibility for the part self plays in a problem. The ability to think systems and act responsibly offers new ways to address problems that seem beyond us.
CD or DVD $35
27. On the Edge … living, working and leading in anxious systems Dr. Papero Oct. 2001. Dr. Papero draws upon his knowledge of the human physiological response to stress, primate behavior, social psychology, and Bowen theory. In this presentation, he talks about learning to better manage stress and increase adaptation in organizations.
CDs or DVDs $130
28. Holding Your Own in the Workplace Public Lecture Dr. Papero Oct. 2001
In this public lecture, Dr. Papero offers insights based on Bowen theory, stress physiology and social psychology to help employees and employers cope more effectively.
CD or DVD $35
29. Emotional Process in Society Dr. Winston, Dr. Kerr and others Apr. 2002
Day One: Dr. Kerr and short papers
Dr. Kerr examines the phenomenon of regression in emotional systems. He grounds the functioning of the human emotional system in nature by citing examples of how chronic anxiety affects the functioning of species other than our own.
CDs or DVDs $70
30. Day Two: Dr. Winston and short papers
Dr. Mark Winston describes the impact of various pressures in bee colonies that can lead to societal breakdowns which many have analogies to human emotional process. He explores the increasing distance of the human from nature and the manner in which our interactions with the environment may be a stress factor on human functioning.
CDs or DVDs $70
31. Public Lecture: Emotional Process in Society Dr. Kerr April 2002
Dr. Kerr examines the phenomenon of regression in emotional systems. He grounds the functioning of the human emotional system in nature by citing examples of how chronic anxiety affects the functioning of species other than our own.
CD or DVD $35
32. Work Systems, Family Systems and Health Public Lecture
Victoria Harrison, MA October 2004
This lecture shows how work on family relationships can improve health even when the workplace was originally thought to be the problem.
CD or DVD $35
33. Thinking ‘Systems’ about Leadership and Business Dr. Papero Oct. 2005
This conference looks at leadership in a distinctive way. Dr. Papero explores implications of family systems theory for leaders in business.
Cd or DVDs $130
34. The Importance of Research for Family Theory and Therapy
Dr. M. Gottman (PhD), Dr. Kerr (MD) and others March 2004 - DAY ONE. This conference provides a unique opportunity to hear leaders in the field of marriage and family research. Includes short presentations by others in the field. CDs or DVDs $70
35. The Importance of Research for Family Theory and Therapy
Dr. M. Gottman (PhD), Dr. Kerr (MD) and others March 2004 - DAY TWO. Dr. M. Kerr (MD) and other small presentations. CDs or DVDs $70
36. Nature and Nurture: Beyond the Dichotomy Dr. S. Suomi and Dr. Kerr Apr. 2005
In this conference, Dr. Stephen Suomi and Dr. Michael Kerr explore some of the ways in which genes and environment interact to shape our biology and our behavior.
CDs or DVDs $130
37. Dr. Bernard Crespi (Ph.D.) Public Lecture April 2005
Dr. Crespi describes some of the fascinating ways in which organisms that depend on one another cooperate, compete and sometimes "cheat" as they adapt to the demands of their environment.
CD or DVD $35
38. Nature and Nurture: Exploring the Interplay Between Temperament and Family Functioning, Dr. J. Kagan (Harvard University) and Dr. Kerr Mar. 2006
This conference brings together one of today’s major thinkers in developmental psychology with one of the foremost authority on Bowen family systems theory. Dr. Kagan and Dr. Kerr explore the complex interplay between temperament and family functioning in how children develop.
CDs or DVDs $130
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Kathleen B. Kerr, MSN, MA & Dr. Michael Kerr June 2007
This conference highlights 'what difference the differences make' for the practice of systems therapy based on Bowen theory. The two days include an opportunity to observe a range of intensity in emotional attachments. CDs or DVDs $130
Kathleen B. Kerr, MSN, MA & Dr. Michael Kerr June 2007
The use of conventional thiinking about attachment to understand relationship dilemmas dominates society and dictates policy. Systems thinking based on Bowen theory provides a different approach. CD or DVD $35