Continued Remote Operations & Teletherapy
Since March 19, 2020, The Family Institute has provided all of our clinical services via teletherapy; converted our on-campus classes to online learning; and, moved all staff and faculty to work remote. We are proud that we have been able to serve our clients, educate our students and conduct our research without interruption. For the wellbeing of our community, both physically and mentally, we will continue 100% teletherapy for all therapy until masks and social distancing…
Security of Teletherapy Sessions
The Family Institute takes your privacy and security very seriously. We understand and are humbled by the confidence you place in us to protect your confidentiality.
COVID-19 Update — Teletherapy
With your health and safety, as well as that of our team and larger Chicagoland community in mind, The Family Institute at Northwestern University will be providing teletherapy for all upcoming appointments; in person sessions will not be available following the close of business today, Wednesday, March 18.
COVID-19 Update
As you are no doubt aware, COVID-19 is affecting communities, gatherings, travel and many planned events across the country. The Family Institute at Northwestern University is closely monitoring these developments and has created a plan that we will adjust as conditions shift.
Support for mind and body: Partnering to help postpartum mothers with critically ill babies
The Family Institute at Northwestern University is pleased to announce our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana!
Education Luncheon Kicks off a Year of Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary
The Family Institute’s annual Education Luncheon took place on February 25 in downtown Chicago, and was a wonderful way to kick off the celebration of our 50 years leading in the behavioral health space through research, education and clinical practice. This year’s event hosted more than 80 students, faculty, alumni, board members and donors. During the program, students shared about their experiences and visions for how they will apply their degree once they graduate.
APA Presents Awards to Psychologists at The Family Institute
The American Psychological Association is presenting awards this year to three psychologists at The Family Institute, Erika Lawrence, Gihane Jérémie-Brink and Anthony Chambers, in recognition of excellence in research, scholarship and service to the field.
Join the Global Focus on Maternal Mental Health Awareness during May
Up to 20% of pregnant and new mothers experience some form of maternal mental health disorder — that’s over 600,000 women every year. One in seven new mothers experience postpartum depression. This month, listen to our Transitions to Parenthood program director, Nikki Lively, as she interviews moms, dads and specialists about the postpartum life stage in “Let’s Talk,” The Family Institute’s podcast series.