Media Mentions

Marriage Counseling Becomes Divorce Counseling If You Wait Too Long

The average couple waits six years prior to seeking help for their marriage and for many that is too late. Neil Venketramen, LMFT, spoke with Fatherly about the importance of not waiting too long when it comes to seeking help for your marriage. Read Article Read More

Want a Truly Happy Marriage? Learn How to Stop Being So Defensive

Marriage is about connection. Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP, chief academic officer and Board Certified Couple and Family Psychologist and director of Northwestern University's Center for Applied Psychological and Family Studies, warns not to let defensiveness get in the way of that connection in this article for Fatherly. Read Article Read More

12 Things To Do If You Wake Up Feeling Anxious

Anxiety can creep in at any time of the day. Dr. Mark Driscoll, licensed clinical psychologist and staff therapist, provided tips for keeping anxiety at bay when you wake up with it in this article for Huffpost.  Read Article Read More

Small issues that can become big problems in marriage

In this Fatherly article, Emily Klear, director of Couple Services at The Family Institute, addresses eight seemingly small and insignificant problems that couples need to discuss before they become major issues. Sex, imbalances in household management and finances are three of the big ones. Read More

Navigating different values and beliefs within your family

Having different values and beliefs doesn’t mean you have to cut ties, though. Dr. Jacob Goldsmith, clinical director of the Psychotherapy Change Project at The Family Institute, has advice that can help you and your family navigate your potential political, religious, and lifestyle divides. Read More

4 Ways to Navigate Different Values and Beliefs Within Your Family

Religion and politics can be touchy subjects with family members. Jacob Goldsmith, Ph.D., LCP, director of the emerging adults program, clinical lecturer and psychologist, explains 4 tips for navigating tricky topics with family members to Brit + Co. Read Article Read More

How to set healthy boundaries in a relationship

In reality, well-defined — and respected — boundaries can lay the groundwork for a healthy relationship, says Erika Lawrence, Ph.D., director of translational science at The F Read More

Dr. Alexandra Solomon quoted in The New York Times

At some point most parents feel as if their teenager is acting in ways to intentionally make them angry. But experts say that the interaction is often more about the way the parent responds than about the teenager’s behavior. Read More

Dr. Anthony Chambers gives advice to retired couples

In this piece on Considerable, Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., chief academic officer at The Family Institute, discusses how couples can navigate their married life when both spouses transition into retirement.  Read More

Signs of a controlling partner

It’s not always easy to distinguish true love from a controlling relationship. In fact, “a lot of signs of a controlling partner can be highly romanticised in the beginning of the relationship,” says Heather Lofton, Ph.D., a therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Read this article for warning signs to be aware of and what to do about them. Read More

What psychologists do to overcome their “crappiest” days

Everyone has bad days sometimes. That even includes people trained to help others manage their own bad days (and mental health in general). Read this article on Self.com for insights into how psychologists get through a crappy day, including tips from Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., chief clinical officer at The Family Institute. Read article Read More

Signs that you’re in a controlling relationship

"A lot of signs of a controlling partner can be highly romanticized in the beginning of the relationship," says Heather Lofton, Ph.D., therapist at The Family Institute, "one of my biggest concerns is how gray some of these things can be until you're a year into a relationship, which can be difficult to sort through and leave." Read More