Upcoming Events

September 24, 2026 | 9am-12:30pm

Join us on September 24, 2026 for a morning designed for mental health professionals at The Family Institute in Chicago.

Melissa Prusko, Psy.D., NATC, staff therapist and trainer at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, will lead a continuing education training exploring narcissistic and antagonistic relational dynamics through a rigorous clinical lens — giving participants a practical framework they can apply with clients immediately.

The day includes two separate events:

Free Clinician Open House
9–10am | TFI Cafe, Chicago Office
An opportunity for clinicians and behavioral health professionals to connect, network, and enjoy breakfast before the morning's training. Registration is required but attendance is free.

The Invisible Web: Continuing Education Training
10am–12:30pm | 12th Floor, Chicago Office
Early bird pricing: $75 through August 14th
Standard pricing: $125 beginning August 15th

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May 7, 2026 | 5pm-7pm

Thank you for joining The Family Institute at Northwestern University's spring event: In Session with The Family Institute: A Conversation with Vienna Pharaon. 

Vienna Pharaon, proud alumna of The Family Institute, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, national bestselling author of The Origins of You, top podcast host, and the creator of @mindfulMFT on Instagram, where she reaches millions of people worldwide each month with accessible guidance on healing origin wounds. She is one of New York City's most sought-after relationship therapists and the founder of Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy. 
 
Dr. Nancy Burgoyne, our Chief Clinical Officer, will guided a compelling conversation with Vienna on how family dynamics shape identity, relationships, and behavior. 

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