Michael E. Kerr
A psychiatrist specializing in Bowen theory-guided family therapy for over 45 years. He served as the Emeritus Director of the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family and is the President of the Bowen Theory Academy.
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Jul 4, 2019 • 53min
Michael E. Kerr, "Bowen Theory’s Secrets: Revealing the Hidden Life of Families" (Norton, 2019)
Michael E. Kerr, former right-hand-man of psychiatrist Murray Bowen, discusses family systems theory in the podcast. Topics include emotional fusion in families, chronic anxiety in schizophrenia, and the impact of chronic inflammation on health conditions. Kerr provides insights on maintaining a balance between thinking and feeling in relationships.
Jul 4, 2019 • 51min
Michael E. Kerr, "Bowen Theory’s Secrets: Revealing the Hidden Life of Families" (Norton, 2019)
Michael E. Kerr, a psychiatrist and expert in Bowen Theory, shares insights from his extensive career in family therapy. He discusses how Murray Bowen developed family systems theory, revealing the emotional dynamics that shape family relationships. Topics include the impact of parent-child symbiosis on mental health, the balance between emotional closeness and independence, and the surprising links between chronic anxiety and physical health issues like cancer. Kerr's perspective sheds light on how understanding family dynamics can improve mental well-being.
