Media Mentions

Rebecca Coopersmith Featured in Today Show Article to Offer Insight on New Social Media Trend

Rebecca Coopersmith was featured in a Today Show article to weigh in on a new social media trend in which women are testing their male partners. Read the article Read More

Anthony Chambers Quoted in Wall Street Journal Article on Married People Traveling Solo

Dr. Anthony Chambers was featured in a recent Wall Street Journal Article on traveling without your partner. Read the article Read More

Alexandra Solomon Interviewed for New York Times Article on Identifying "Energy Vampires" in Your Life

Dr. Alexandra Solomon was featured in a recent The New York Times article on determining the friendships that are draining versus the friends who restore us. Read the Article Read More

Alexandra Solomon Featured in Parade Magazine Article on Being Called "Too Sensitive"

Have you ever been called "too sensitive?" Learn Dr. Solomon's recommended responses in a Parade Magazine article. Read the article Read More

Rebecca Coopersmith Weighs in on "Orange Peel Theory" in Today Show Article

According to TikTokers, small acts of service, such as peeling an orange for a loved one, are an indication of a healthy partnership. Rebecca Coopersmith, LCSW, CSE weighs in on the topic in a recent Today Show article. Read the article Read More

Drs. Alexandra Solomon and Allen Sabey Offer Relationship Book Recommendations in New York Times Article

In a recent New York Times article, Alexandra Solomon, Ph.D. and Allen Sabey, Ph.D., LMFT offered book recommendations that can help nourish relationships. If you're looking for relationship support, call us at 847-733-4300 to request an appointment. Read the article Read More

Alexandra Solomon Quoted in New York Times Article on the Frustrations of Being Interrupted

Many of us are familiar with the frustration that builds when being interrupted during conversation. But why exactly is it so annoying when people interrupt? According to Alexandra Solomon, Ph.D. of The Family Institute at Northwestern University, constant interruptions can cause real rifts in understanding, connection and trust. Read More

Rebecca Coopersmith Quoted for Everyday Health Article on Relationship Communication Habits

Good communication is key to feeling valued and connected within your relationship. So what should you do when you're not feeling heard by your partner? In a recent Everyday Health article, Rebecca Coopersmith, LCSW, CSE of The Family Institute at Northwestern University provides perspective on how to shift the dynamic of your relationship to ensure everyone feels seen and heard from an emotional perspective. Read the article  Read More

Alexandra Solomon Highlights New Book on NBC Chicago's Chicago Today

Dr. Alexandra Solomon of The Family Institute at Northwestern University was featured on NBC Chicago's Chicago Today to highlight her new book, Love Every Day: 365 Relational Self-Awareness Practices to Help Your Relationship Heal, Grow, and Thrive. In the book Dr. Solomon offers daily practices to cultivate a compassionate approach to your relationships with others, as well as your relationship with yourself. Read More

Michael Goldstone and Alexandra Solomon Featured in Vox Article on Gossip

A TikTok trend has emerged in which a video creator will eavesdrop on random gossipers in public, and then share what was said with their audience in hopes of finding the subject of the gossip to warn them of what their friends have to say. While these videos aim to shame the subjects that are gossiping, what they fail to recognize is that complaining and gossiping about others is actually a normal — even healthy — facet of the vast majority of relationships. Read More

Amber Przybyla Interviewed for Chicago Health Article on Teenagers and Risk Taking

Teenagers are prone to taking irresponsible, even dangerous risks. But some of that risk-taking is healthy, teaching them how to become independent, responsible adults. In a recent Chicago Health Magazine article, Amber Przybyla, LPC, ATR of The Family Institute offers advice to caregivers on how they can steer teens to healthier risk-taking activities, and act as a supportive presence in their life when they inevitably make mistakes.  Read the article Read More

Darren Moore Featured in Pure Wow Article on Postpartum Depression in Men

Often times, postpartum depression (PPD) is thought of as something that women exclusively deal with upon welcoming a new baby into the world. What's less talked about is the prevalence of PPD amongst new dads. Darren Moore, Ph.D., LMFT of The Family Institute at Northwestern University recently spoke to PureWow about the prevalence of PPD in men, the warning signs, treatment options, and more.  Read More