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.
12 Things To Do If You Wake Up Feeling Anxious
Anxiety can creep in at any time of the day. Dr. Mark Driscoll, licensed clinical psychologist and staff therapist, provided tips for keeping anxiety at bay when you wake up with it in this article for Huffpost. Read Article
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.
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
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.
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.