Michael Goldstone, LCSW
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Alexandra H. Solomon, Ph.D., LCP
• October 17, 2023

A TikTok trend has emerged in which a video creator will eavesdrop on random gossipers in public, and then share what was said with their audience in hopes of finding the subject of the gossip to warn them of what their friends have to say. While these videos aim to shame the subjects that are gossiping, what they fail to recognize is that complaining and gossiping about others is actually a normal — even healthy — facet of the vast majority of relationships.

Michael Goldstone, LCSW and Alexandra Solomon, Ph.D. of The Family Institute were recently featured in a Vox article to offer insight on why gossip isn't inherently a bad thing for relationships, and how the exchange of information can be socially bonding. 

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Michael Goldstone

Michael Goldstone, LCSW

Staff Therapist
Associate Director, Emerging Adults
Mr. Goldstone is a full-time therapist at The Family Institute and provides treatment to individuals. In treatment, Mr. Goldstone systematically helps his clients gauge their individualized needs and provide techniques to best help them adjust. He offers a mindfully eclectic approach, where he empathically supports the life experiences and coping mechanisms used by each individual person. Mr. Goldstone encourages an awareness of both mental and physical health to help people find equilibrium in their lives.
Alexandra Solomon

Alexandra H. Solomon, Ph.D., LCP

Therapist
Teaching Faculty, Marriage & Family Therapy Program
Clinical Assistant Professor

Dr. Alexandra Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University.