Media Mentions

The Family Institute’s “Marriage 101” class and graduate program featured in The Atlantic’s cover story on “The Sex Recession”

In the December 2018 cover story of The Atlantic, Kate Julian writes about young people having less sex and “the sex recession.” In her section on “hookup culture,” Ms. Julian visits Dr. Alexandra Solomon’s “Marriage 101” class for undergrads at Northwestern and describes a conversation with The Family Institute’s graduate students. Read about The Sex Recession Read More

Jealousy hinders relationships and collaboration

In a Business Insider article, Jayne Kinsman, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, is quoted on how jealousy can impact your own happiness. Ms. Kinsman discusses jealousy making one become selfish, which can ruin romantic relationships and interfere with work performance, especially in collaborative work environments. Read How Your Jealousy is Sabotaging Your Happiness Read More

Dr. Jessica Rohlfing Pryor quoted on perfectionism

Jessica Rohlfing Pryor, Ph.D., was quoted in a variety of media outlets about the potential risks of maladaptive perfectionism in conjunction with an event on Northwestern's campus, #PerfectlyImperfectNU. Read More

Strategies about how to persuade someone to see a doctor

Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist, was interviewed about how to persuade someone you love to see a doctor in Self. Dr. Burgoyne suggests strategies including leading with compassion (rather than guilt) and setting a good example through looking after your own health. Read “How to Persuade Someone You Love to See a Doctor”   Read More

Psychologist says revised policy on spanking could help parents choose other options

Aaron Cooper, Ph.D., Director of Child, Adolescent and Family Services at The Family Institute, commented on the revised policy on spanking announced by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read More

When to break up with your therapist

“You should trust their judgment, their ethics, and their competency,” Dr. Sher says. “You should feel understood. You should feel like a partner in your care.” Read More

Dr. Heather Lofton gives advice about dating someone with depression

In this article in the Women's Health Magazine, Heather Lofton, Ph.D., acknowledges the difficulty of navigating a relationship with someone who is suffering from depression, but reassures that there are ways to make it work. Dr. Lofton emphasizes the importance of keeping a balance between being present and supportive for your partner and setting boundaries and taking care of yourself.  Read More

Dr. Amy Wagner quoted in Chicago Tribune

In advance of Mother’s Day, Nneka McGuire asked Amy Wagner, Ph.D., LMFT, ABPP about being a stepmom on the holiday. Read the Article in the Chicago Tribune Read More