New England Seminar on Bowen Theory
The New England Seminar on Bowen Theory (NESBT) provides a regional forum for the study of Bowen theory and the human’s deep connection and interrelationship to the natural world and evolution. Through its participation in an international network of centers, NESBT connects the New England region with the broader Bowen theory community.
Bowen family systems theory sees the human as part of nature, governed by the same predictable life forces as those that regulate all life. NESBT believes applying Bowen theory to humankind’s interdependent relationship with the Earth and each other can facilitate society’s ability to address the growing challenges of our time.
What we Do
Welcome
NESBT invites you to join us in our exploration of the human’s interrelationship with the natural world in which we live.
Explore resources through our blog, attend a conference, or learn more about NESBT as we deepen our understanding of ourselves, one another, and the world around us.
Events
NESBT hosts conferences that explore Societal Emotional Process, the human-land connection, and related multidisciplinary topics through the lens of Bowen theory.
Click here to view upcoming conferences and recordings from past events.
Articles & Publications
Learn more about Bowen theory by exploring the writings of Murray Bowen, MD, and other Bowen theorists.
About Us
Founded in 1990, the New England Seminar on Bowen Theory (NESBT) was established to explore and advance Bowen theory. Through conferences and interdisciplinary dialogue, NESBT evolved from its clinical roots to examine Bowen theory’s 8th concept, Societal Emotional Process, and humankind’s relationship with the Earth, with a particular focus on the human-land connection.
Bowen Theory
Developed by Murray Bowen, MD, the theory sees individuals as part of a family emotional system that spans generations and is governed by the laws of nature that govern all life.
The Tipping Point Blog
The Human Relationship with the Land and Each Other
A two-day conference featuring Joanne Bowen, PhD, and Daniel V. Papero, Ph.D., LCSW
Going From Combustibles to Renewables
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Lessons Learned from Behavioral Science
FEATURED ARTICLEBennett Tittler, Ph.D. This is an excerpt of an address I...
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