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Small issues that can become big problems in marriage
In this Fatherly article, Emily Klear, director of Couple Services at The Family Institute, addresses eight seemingly small and insignificant problems that couples need to discuss before they become major issues. Sex, imbalances in household management and finances are three of the big ones.
Loving Someone with A Mental Illness | Facebook Live
In The Family Institute's May livestream, also in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we discussed how to love someone with a mental illness and support them without overstepping boundaries or sacrificing your own mental well-being.
How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Mom
The relationship we have with our mother is a primary connection that can make a big impact on our psyche and life. However, as in any other relationship, conflict is inevitable, especially when we grow up and become adults. Here are a few tips from therapists at The Family Institute to help you improve your communication and ultimately the relationship with your mom.
Navigating different values and beliefs within your family
Having different values and beliefs doesn’t mean you have to cut ties, though. Dr. Jacob Goldsmith, clinical director of the Psychotherapy Change Project at The Family Institute, has advice that can help you and your family navigate your potential political, religious, and lifestyle divides.
4 Ways to Navigate Different Values and Beliefs Within Your Family
Religion and politics can be touchy subjects with family members. Jacob Goldsmith, Ph.D., LCP, director of the emerging adults program, clinical lecturer and psychologist, explains 4 tips for navigating tricky topics with family members to Brit + Co. Read Article
Why Are Teens Experiencing So Much Anxiety? | Facebook Live
The Family Institute's April livestream features Incia A. Rashid, M.A., NCC, LPC, professional counselor, and Neil Venketramen, M.S., LMFT, marriage and family therapist at The Family Institute, in conversation about the rise of anxiety disorders among children and teens. They also provide tips for parents to help their kids cope with anxiety. Questions include but are not…
How to set healthy boundaries in a relationship
In reality, well-defined — and respected — boundaries can lay the groundwork for a healthy relationship, says Erika Lawrence, Ph.D., director of translational science at The F
Dr. Alexandra Solomon quoted in The New York Times
At some point most parents feel as if their teenager is acting in ways to intentionally make them angry. But experts say that the interaction is often more about the way the parent responds than about the teenager’s behavior.