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.
Growing Older, Living Fully: A Mother’s Day Reflection on Aging, Purpose, and Living Well
At age 69, my mom received a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer, and for the remaining three years of her life, doctor’s appointments, medication side effects, and ultimately metastasized cancer cells stole all that she loved.
The Relational Revolution: Why Child Mental Health Starts with the Family Ecosystem
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are looking beyond the individual symptoms of child and adolescent distress. At The Family Institute at Northwestern University, we believe that relationships—past and present, however they are defined—are the center of life for everyone. As we look at the global shifts in youth mental health over the last five to six years, one…
Untangling What Can’t Be Seen: Trauma, Grief, and Narcissistic Abuse
It’s a common question – and it rests on an assumption: that leaving is a straightforward choice. It also assumes there was full choice. It also keeps a dynamic in motion – one where responsibility quietly shifts inward. In many cases of narcissistic abuse, it isn’t.
Dr. Anthony Chambers Discusses RA’s Effect on Couples in Everyday Health
Dr. Anthony Chambers was recently featured in Everyday Health’s article How RA Can Affect Your Marriage — and What to Do About It, where he explains how rheumatoid arthritis can shift a relationship into a patient-caregiver dynamic and offers guidance on how couples can adapt.” Click Here to Read the full Article
What are 10 Things to Know Before Starting Therapy?
Whether you have already booked your first therapy session or are contemplating starting therapy, it’s understandable to have questions. It can be hard to know what to expect from therapy, and many of us aren’t quite sure how the process actually works. It’s also understandable to feel some pre-therapy nerves or uneasiness at the thought of pursuing therapy. Hopefully, these…
Helping Your Teen Navigate Social Media Use Over Spring Break
Spring break offers teens a chance to relax and take a break from school, but it often comes with increased screen time and social media use. Without the usual structure of daily routines, teens may spend more time online, which can impact their sleep, mood, and overall mental health. Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping teens develop healthy digital habits…
How to take stock of the relationships in your life: a short guide
February is a month when many of us reflect on our relationships. Although these reflections typically center around relationships that are romantic in nature, it can be just as fruitful to take inventory of all the important relationships in our lives.
All Consuming Love or Control?
Imagine you just met someone. You feel it in your stomach – this one feels different! And you hope this person feels the same way! I’ve never felt this way about anyone.