Sharing Our Knowledge With You
As researchers, educators and therapists, we work with our clients and PARTNER TO SEE CHANGE. Browse our behavioral health resources for psychoeducational content grounded in the latest research and developed for you by our expert clinicians. Here, you will find our popular Tips of the Month and Clinical Science Insights publication series, you can hear podcasts and watch webinars on a variety of themes, read topical articles from our therapists and learn about our latest publications.
Debunking 5 Common Mental Health Myths
Through advocacy work, the courage of people sharing their mental health journeys through platforms like social media, documentaries, and podcasts, the inclusion of mental health initiatives and programs in schools and organizations across the country, conversations surrounding mental health are on the rise. There is no question that mental health awareness is crucial and an…
Parenting the Emotionally Explosive Child
Parenting an emotionally explosive child is stressful and challenging. In this presentation, The Family Institute's Ariel Horvitz, Psy.D. and Amber Przybyla, LCPC, ATR-BC help parents identify what are developmentally appropriate behaviors, learn strategies to improve the parent-child relationship, and learn coping skills to use in the moment.
Parents’ Differentiation of Self: A Family Therapist’s Response to the US Surgeon General’s Advisory
In this presentation intended for parents, Betsy Scott, Ph.D., a therapist and faculty member at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, responds to the former U.S.
Dr. Anthony Chambers Contributes to Mother's Day Questions for The New York Times
In recognition of Mother's Day, an article in The New York Times, "25 Questions to Bring You Closer to Your Mom," includes a question from Dr. Anthony Chambers, Chief Academic Officer at The Family Institute at Northwestern University: "If you could redo any period in your life, what would it be, and why?"
Mental Health Isn't A Fleeting Matter
Mental health requires continual attention — every day, week and month of the year, writes Jana L. Jones, president and CEO of The Family Institute at Northwestern University, in a letter to the editor of the Chicago Sun-Times this Mental Health Awareness Month. Full text below:
Webinar Recording: Attachment & Emotion in Family Therapy - Part 6
As a national leader in clinical integration, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is hosting a virtual clinical series on attachment and emotion in family therapy featuring five leaders in the field will present their respective clinical approaches with a focus on supporting caregiver engagement and openness. Increasingly, theories of attachment and emotion…
Webinar Recording: Attachment & Emotion in Family Therapy - Part 5
As a national leader in clinical integration, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is hosting a virtual clinical series on attachment and emotion in family therapy featuring five leaders in the field will present their respective clinical approaches with a focus on supporting caregiver engagement and openness. Increasingly, theories of attachment and emotion…
Mindful Parenting: Finding Calm in Communication
In this pre-recorded workshop, parents will learn how mindfulness-based communication can foster deeper connection, trust, and emotional regulation. Through guided meditation and teachings on stress physiology, Karla Hargrove, M.A., LCPC explores how to navigate challenging interactions with greater calm, clarity and compassion. This expert-led session offers practical tools…