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.
Alexandra Solomon Offers Insight on Encouraging Your Partner on Health Journey in New York Times Article
In a recent New York Times article, Alexandra Solomon, Ph.D. offers advice to those who are trying to encourage their partner to stop ignoring a health issue. Read the article
Darren Moore Quoted in Essence Article About Black Men and the Silent Stigma of Infertility
Darren Moore, Ph.D., LMFT was featured in a recent Essence article in which black men who’ve navigated fertility issues share their stories—without shame. Read the article
Samuel Allen Featured in CNN Article on What it Means to be Queer
Samuel Allen, Ph.D. was featured in a recent CNN article that focuses on the history and meaning of the word "queer", the reclaiming of the term by the LGBTQIA+ community, and why some still find this to be a controversial word. Read the article
Navigating Social Anxiety: Symptoms, Impact, and Pathways to Recovery
Do you experience shyness or nervousness when meeting new people? Do you find yourself thinking about how others may perceive you or overpreparing for a presentation? That’s normal! So how can you tell if you are experiencing some pre-happy hour jitters or social anxiety?
Family Dynamics: Mental Wellness Across Generations
On June 5, 2024, The Family Institute at Northwestern University and Apostolic Faith Church hosted a panel discussion, titled Family Wellness: Mental Wellness Across Generations. During the discussion, Leon Abbey, M.A., LCPC, Rev. Betsy Scott, M.A., Bishop Horace E.
Emily Perepa featured in Chicago Tribune Article on Children's Use of Profanity
Emily Perepa, LCSW, ICST offered insight for a recent Chicago Tribune article on children's use of profanity, the influence that popular music artists may have, and whether or not this behavior is something to worry about.
Stress Management & Resilience
It may seem that more people than ever are feeling stressed, and that perception may actually reflect the reality that more people, in fact, are experiencing higher levels of distress. Studies show that anxiety disorders are up to 28.3% globally and that prevalence rates of anxiety disorders have been increasing over time (as cited in Kim & Kim, 2018).
There Goes My Mind Again: How Thought Patterns Impact Our Mental Health
The human mind can be so brilliant, constantly inventing, creating, and problem-solving. This is because our minds generate thousands of thoughts in a single day. Of those thousands, some produce groundbreaking new ideas that change the world. Other thoughts that pop into our mind are joyful or pleasant, many are neutral and produce little to no emotion, and then naturally…