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.
Why Talk About Sex in Therapy?
For some folks, the idea of talking about sex with their therapist is unthinkable. It makes us vulnerable and we swim in a soup of negative messages about sex: “it’s dirty,” “it’s wrong,” “we don’t talk about that,” and my personal favorite, “good girls don’t do that.” We’re self-conscious at best, and shameful at worst. The idea of even broaching the possibility of not being…
Inner Healing Through Grief and Loss
Dealing with the complexities that arise in the aftermath of grief and loss can feel all-encompassing.
Understanding Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
It seems no matter where I turn, I hear variations of the term “narcissist” or “narcissism”. It is becoming an endemic part of society’s lexicon when describing less than desirable behaviors and attitudes of another person.
Amber Przybyla Spoke to Today about Why We Messed with our Barbies as Kids
Many former Barbie lovers have stories of doll destruction. Why is this, and is it normal? Amber Przybyla, LPC, ATR of The Family Institute at Northwestern University recently spoke to Today.com to discuss why we messed with our Barbies, and what it said about our future selves.
Jocelyn McDonnell Spoke to Caregiving Magazine about the Benefits of Collecting
In a recent article by Caregiving Magazine, Jocelyn McDonnell, M.A., LCPC, NCC offers insight to the mental health benefits of the pastime of collecting. One of the benefits highlighted is a sense of community. “Collecting gives people a sense of belonging to a community of people with the same interests,” says McDonnell. “They might participate in an online forum about the…
Anthony Chambers Featured in New York Times Article about "Phubbing"
Ignoring a partner in favor of your phone, or “phubbing,” can lead to feelings of distrust and ostracism. Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP recently spoke to The New York Times to offer strategies to get past phubbing within your relationship. “I can’t stress enough the importance of letting your partner know how you feel,” Dr. Chambers said. “Once you have understanding and…
Back to School
Classes are resuming this time of year, and so are... mistakes. Mistakes?