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.
The Family Institute’s “Marriage 101” class and graduate program featured in The Atlantic’s cover story on “The Sex Recession”
In the December 2018 cover story of The Atlantic, Kate Julian writes about young people having less sex and “the sex recession.” In her section on “hookup culture,” Ms. Julian visits Dr. Alexandra Solomon’s “Marriage 101” class for undergrads at Northwestern and describes a conversation with The Family Institute’s graduate students. Read about The Sex Recession
Jealousy hinders relationships and collaboration
In a Business Insider article, Jayne Kinsman, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, is quoted on how jealousy can impact your own happiness. Ms. Kinsman discusses jealousy making one become selfish, which can ruin romantic relationships and interfere with work performance, especially in collaborative work environments. Read How Your Jealousy is Sabotaging Your Happiness
Dr. Jessica Rohlfing Pryor quoted on perfectionism
Jessica Rohlfing Pryor, Ph.D., was quoted in a variety of media outlets about the potential risks of maladaptive perfectionism in conjunction with an event on Northwestern's campus, #PerfectlyImperfectNU.
Strategies about how to persuade someone to see a doctor
Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist, was interviewed about how to persuade someone you love to see a doctor in Self. Dr. Burgoyne suggests strategies including leading with compassion (rather than guilt) and setting a good example through looking after your own health. Read “How to Persuade Someone You Love to See a Doctor…
Psychologist says revised policy on spanking could help parents choose other options
Aaron Cooper, Ph.D., Director of Child, Adolescent and Family Services at The Family Institute, commented on the revised policy on spanking announced by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
When to break up with your therapist
“You should trust their judgment, their ethics, and their competency,” Dr. Sher says. “You should feel understood. You should feel like a partner in your care.”
Dr. Heather Lofton gives advice about dating someone with depression
In this article in the Women's Health Magazine, Heather Lofton, Ph.D., acknowledges the difficulty of navigating a relationship with someone who is suffering from depression, but reassures that there are ways to make it work. Dr. Lofton emphasizes the importance of keeping a balance between being present and supportive for your partner and setting boundaries and taking care…
The Marriage Benefit
It has long been understood that there is a connection between long-term relationships and health. There is also a reciprocal relationship between marriage and health, where not only is marriage affected by illness, but the quality of marriage can actually influence the course of an illness. Dr. Sher explains why it’s important to include the spouse/intimate partner in both…