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Dr. Maru Torres-Gregory is weekly guest on Noticias Univision Chicago - Primera Hora
As a weekly guest, Maru Torres-Gregory, J.D., Ph.D., will appear in three- to four-minute segments every Tuesday to discuss relationship and family issues of interest to the Spanish-speaking community in the Chicago area.
Neil Venketramen on Marrying Well | Podcast
Though he found himself to be older than his classmates, he knew he came to Northwestern for a reason, to become a marriage and family therapist after a long career in consulting. Neil Venketramen '16 MS has made many transitions throughout his life — from growing up in South Africa under apartheid to moving to the United States consulting for Deloitte, to getting a degree…
Dr. Anthony Chambers provides tips for strengthening your relationship
In speaking with Business Insider, Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP, shares a few relationship tips to help couples strengthen their bond in 2019. One of the most vital steps in improving your relationship is by focusing on your role as an individual, Dr. Chambers said. It’s essential to concentrate on what you can do to change, not on what you can do to change your partner, he…
How to start and sustain a healthy lifestyle in the new year
In this Chicago Tribune article, Jacob Goldsmith, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, offers insights on how to improve your mental health in the new year. Some of his advice includes spending time on self-focus to figure out what you want and keeping a balance with your social life. The article appeared in both the online and print versions of the Chicago Tribune.
How to Utilize the Research About Children and Screen Time
In this edition, Benjamin Rosen, Ph.D., explores the complexity of the existing research on the effects of increased digital media consumption on children and adolescents. He argues that while some concerns are valid, others are often overgeneralized and sensationalized. The situation is not as dire as some fear and contextual factors matter.
How to Nurture Your Kids' Relationship with Their Grandparents
If you find yourself sandwiched between two generations — your children and your aging parents — do all that you can to nurture their connection.1 With some exceptions, grandparents can deliver to grand-kids the unconditional love — and more — that can make an important contribution to a child's life. Particularly during times of family upheaval such as divorce, remarriage or…
Let's Talk: Overcoming Relationship Challenges for Dual-Income Couples | Podcast
In this episode of our podcast series "Let's Talk," Neil Venketramen, therapist at The Family Institute, interviews Emily Klear, director of Couple Services. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, one of Ms. Klear's specialties is helping modern dual-income couples to find work-life balance and navigate the changing power dynamics in their marriage.
Strategies for managing holiday stress and anxiety
Bustle recently published a series of articles to help readers navigate the coming holidays, addressing issues like holiday anxiety, stressful family reunions and heated family discussions about politics and religion. Featured as an expert in this series, Jacob Goldsmith, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist at The Family Institute, provides tips for taking care of your…