Theory Thursday is an ongoing interactive conversation focusing on a specific theoretical model and exploring innovative uses of the theory in research and scholarship. These events are hosted by the Theory Construction and Research Methodology (TCRM) Workshop Advisory Committee.

Upcoming Events

Check back after the 2023 NCFR Annual Conference. The next topic will be decided during the TCRM preconference.

Recordings from past events

Theory Thursday: Integrating Theories in Theory Construction, Research, and  Clinical Practice
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 / 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT
Recording available

Theory Thursday: Attachment Theory
Thursday, April 27, 2023 / 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CT
Recording available

Theory Thursday: Feminist Theories
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 / 1-2 p.m. CT
Recording available

Theory Thursday: Bronfenbrenner’s Ecosystemic Theory
Thursday, April 14, 2022 / Noon – 1 p.m. CT
Recording available

Theory Thursday: A Discussion about Critical Race Theory
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 / Noon – 1 p.m. CST
Recording available

Theory Thursday: A Discussion about Family Systems Theory
Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 / Noon – 1 p.m. CST
Recording available

Theory Thursday: A Discussion about Symbolic Interactionism
Thursday, July 15, 2021 / Noon – 1 p.m. CST
No recording available