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.
Managing Stress, Trauma, and Emotional Resilience | Daniel Lopez, M.S.W., LCSW on NBC-5 Chicago
Trauma, Stress, and Emotional Resilience Periods of stress and uncertainty can deeply impact emotional well-being. During this NBC-5 Chicago conversation, Daniel Lopez, M.S.W., LCSW shares insights on trauma, healing, emotional resilience, and ways individuals can stay grounded and supported during difficult moments.
Supporting Children’s Mental Health Through Family Connection | Dr. Tramaine Presley, Psy.D., LCPC, LMHC on NBC-5 Chicago
Children’s Mental Health and Family Support As rates of anxiety, stress, and emotional challenges continue to rise among children and adolescents, family connection and support remain critically important. During this NBC-5 Chicago conversation, Dr. Tramaine Presley, Psy.D., LCPC, LMHC discusses children’s mental health, resilience-building, and the role relationships play in…
Supporting Healthy Relationships During Stressful Times | Nikki Lively, M.A., LCSW on NBC-5 Chicago
Relationships, Communication, and Connection Stress and uncertainty can significantly impact relationships, communication, and emotional connection. During this NBC-5 Chicago conversation, Nikki Lively, M.A., LCSW shares insights on how external pressures can affect couples and families, along with ways individuals can strengthen connection and support one another during…
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…