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SPRING CONFERENCE 2004: April 17-18, 2004
Relationships, Anxiety, and Health
The decisions people make every day, particularly in important relationships, can powerfully affect the level of chronic anxiety in themselves and in those closest to them. Research is showing precisely how anxiety disturbs the optimal functioning of the brain, the endocrine system, and the immune system. Prolonged disturbances in these systems alter tissues and organs in ways that produce a wide range of illnesses. Reducing anxiety can improve functioning and increase symptoms.
This conference brings together experts on neuroendocrinology, immunology, and Bowen theory. One purpose of the conference is to describe the pathways that mediate the transfer of disturbances in human relationships to the disturbances in cellular relationships that produce diseases. A second purpose is to illustrate how Bowen theory can assist people to manage anxiety and chronic illness through understanding and improving their important relationships.
CONFERENCE
PART I
Welcome
and Introduction - Michael E. Kerr, MD
How the Immune System Works, and Why It Sometimes Doesn’t
- William R. Clark, PhD
Discussion with Dr. Clark
Dr. Kerr introduces the conference by describing the thinking that went into it and its goals. Dr. Clark describes how the immune system can ward off disease, but also create it. His talk sets the stage for the presentations that follow. Dr. Pert makes comments during all of the discussions.
PART II
Chronic Anxiety and Bowen Theory - Michael E. Kerr, MD
Discussion with Dr. Kerr
Dr. Kerr emphasizes the interrelationship between differentiation of self and chronic anxiety. His creative slides convey complex ideas simply. This presentation also sets the stage for what follows.
PART III
Psychoneuroimmunology: A Path to Understanding Chronic Illnesses - Michael D. Lumpkin, PhD
Discussion with Dr. Lumpkin
Dr. Lumpkin makes one of his most impressive and compelling presentations about how disturbances in the relationships between the brain, endocrine system, and immune systems lead to illnesses.
PART IV
Managing Self in Relationship to a Chronic Illness, the Family, and the Medical System: A Clinical Interview -
Michael E. Kerr, MD
Panel Discussion
Dr. Kerr interviews psychiatrist, Dr. Judy Bowen, about how she has applied Bowen theory in managing rheumatoid arthritis. She focuses both on family relationships and relationships with the medical system.
PART V
The Double-Edged Sword of Immunity: When the System is the Problem, Not the Solution - William R. Clark, PhD
Discussion with Dr. Clark
Dr. Clark describes how overreactions of the immune system contribute to the development of allergies, tuberculosis, hepatitis, asthma, autoimmune diseases including diabetes, and a wide range of other illnesses.
PART VI
Chronic Illness as a Wake-up Call: A Clinical Interview
- Michael E. Kerr, MD
Panel
Discussion
Dr. Kerr interviews nurse, Kay Gallagher, about how the diagnosis of the autoimmune disease, scleroderma, has been an invaluable stimulus for examining how her closest relationships can be a key source of chronic anxiety. Her observations have made an incredible difference in managing her disease. The panel discussion includes all of the speakers.
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Relationships, Anxiety, and Health: Videotape Set
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Relationships, Anxiety, and Health Audiotape Set
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Relationships, Anxiety, and Health: DVD SET
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