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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.
Dr. Anthony Chambers gives advice to retired couples
In this piece on Considerable, Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., chief academic officer at The Family Institute, discusses how couples can navigate their married life when both spouses transition into retirement.
“Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love” | Video
As part of the Family Action Network’s Grand Rounds series for professionals, Dr. Maru Torres-Gregory facilitated a conversation with researchers and psychologists, John and Julie Gottman, about their book, Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.
Signs of a controlling partner
It’s not always easy to distinguish true love from a controlling relationship. In fact, “a lot of signs of a controlling partner can be highly romanticised in the beginning of the relationship,” says Heather Lofton, Ph.D., a therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Read this article for warning signs to be aware of and what to do about them.
What psychologists do to overcome their “crappiest” days
Everyone has bad days sometimes. That even includes people trained to help others manage their own bad days (and mental health in general). Read this article on Self.com for insights into how psychologists get through a crappy day, including tips from Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., chief clinical officer at The Family Institute. Read article
Signs that you’re in a controlling relationship
"A lot of signs of a controlling partner can be highly romanticized in the beginning of the relationship," says Heather Lofton, Ph.D., therapist at The Family Institute, "one of my biggest concerns is how gray some of these things can be until you're a year into a relationship, which can be difficult to sort through and leave."