Media Mentions

Dr. Alexandra Solomon quoted in The New York Times

At some point most parents feel as if their teenager is acting in ways to intentionally make them angry. But experts say that the interaction is often more about the way the parent responds than about the teenager’s behavior. Read More

Dr. Anthony Chambers gives advice to retired couples

In this piece on Considerable, Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., chief academic officer at The Family Institute, discusses how couples can navigate their married life when both spouses transition into retirement.  Read More

Signs of a controlling partner

It’s not always easy to distinguish true love from a controlling relationship. In fact, “a lot of signs of a controlling partner can be highly romanticised in the beginning of the relationship,” says Heather Lofton, Ph.D., a therapist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Read this article for warning signs to be aware of and what to do about them. Read More

What psychologists do to overcome their “crappiest” days

Everyone has bad days sometimes. That even includes people trained to help others manage their own bad days (and mental health in general). Read this article on Self.com for insights into how psychologists get through a crappy day, including tips from Nancy Burgoyne, Ph.D., chief clinical officer at The Family Institute. Read article Read More

Signs that you’re in a controlling relationship

"A lot of signs of a controlling partner can be highly romanticized in the beginning of the relationship," says Heather Lofton, Ph.D., therapist at The Family Institute, "one of my biggest concerns is how gray some of these things can be until you're a year into a relationship, which can be difficult to sort through and leave." Read More

Mental health tips for women from The Family Institute’s female therapists

“This year’s campaign theme for International Women’s Day is #BalanceforBetter and individuals are pulling together to promote a gender-balanced world, including the phenomenal female therapists at The Family Institute at Northwestern University who hope to spread awareness about the importance of women's mental health,” writes Women.com Community Writer Connie Liou.  Read More

How marriage impacts couples’ mental and physical health

“The marriage benefit describes the fact that married adults live longer, rate their health better and report fewer chronic conditions and functional limitations compared to their non-married counterparts. And, this is specific to marriage,” says Tamara Goldman Sher, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist and former core faculty member of the Marriage and Family Therapy program. Read More

When rumination is and is not healthy

According to Jacob Goldsmith, Ph.D., thinking about embarrassing moments in the past is a normal part of how we function. It actually helps us identify opportunities for self-improvement and change our behaviors.  But this habit becomes problematic when it's all-consuming and is “part of a pervasive pattern of negative thoughts about self, [and] anxiety about the past or future. Or, when it causes significant distress and interferes with day-to-day life,” says Dr. Goldsmith… Read More

Signs that you should seek out couples therapy

In this article on Bustle, Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP, discusses the signs that you and your partner could benefit from seeing a couples therapist. He identifies feelings of resentment, constant fighting, a sense of growing distance and absence of intimacy as warning signs of an unhealthy relationship.  Read More

Dr. Erika Lawrence quoted on newlyweds’ depression

“One common reason why people feel depressed after getting married is because they spend most of their time, energy, and attention on planning for the wedding day rather than planning for the marriage,” says Erika Lawrence, Ph.D., Director of Translational Science at The Family Institute. Read More

Dr. Maru Torres-Gregory is weekly guest on Noticias Univision Chicago - Primera Hora

As a weekly guest, Maru Torres-Gregory, J.D., Ph.D., will appear in three- to four-minute segments every Tuesday to discuss relationship and family issues of interest to the Spanish-speaking community in the Chicago area. Read More

Dr. Anthony Chambers provides tips for strengthening your relationship

In speaking with Business Insider, Anthony Chambers, Ph.D., ABPP, shares a few relationship tips to help couples strengthen their bond in 2019.  One of the most vital steps in improving your relationship is by focusing on your role as an individual, Dr. Chambers said. It’s essential to concentrate on what you can do to change, not on what you can do to change your partner, he explained. Ultimately, the only person you have the ability to change is yourself. Read More