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As a national leader in clinical integration, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is hosting a virtual clinical series on attachment and emotion in family therapy featuring five leaders in the field will present their respective clinical approaches with a focus on supporting caregiver engagement and openness. Increasingly, theories of attachment and emotion processing have been used to understand and guide the goals and process of family therapy.

As a national leader in clinical integration, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is the host of a virtual clinical series on attachment and emotion in family therapy featuring five leaders in the field will present their respective clinical approaches with a focus on supporting caregiver engagement and openness. Increasingly, theories of attachment and emotion processing have been used to understand and guide the goals and process of family therapy.

In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of tranquility can feel like an impossible task. In this webinar, Karla Hargrove, M.A., LPC and Caroline Callahan, M.S., AMFT explore practical strategies to help you cultivate calm and restore balance to your life. Through mindfulness techniques, stress-management tools, and actionable tips, Karla and Caroline offer ways to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace.

Burnout is a widespread issue that impacts individuals across all areas of life—whether at work, school, in relationships, or in response to current events. It often manifests as emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion, leaving people feeling drained and unable to cope with everyday demands. In this webinar, Michael Goldstone, LCSW, Rich Gauthier, LCSW, Abigail Serafin, LSW and Jenny White, M.S.W, LCSW explore the roots of burnout, its impact on both mental and physical…

Election season can bring up intense emotions and lead to wide range of conversations with your partner, family, friends, and your children. It can also leave you feeling unsettled and stressed. During this webinar our team of experts discussed strategies and tactical everyday things you can do to help stay grounded, navigate disagreement while staying true to your values, and offer healthy and respectful ways to set boundaries with those around you. They provided helpful…

On June 5, 2024, The Family Institute at Northwestern University and Apostolic Faith Church hosted a panel discussion, titled Family Wellness: Mental Wellness Across Generations. During the discussion, Leon Abbey, M.A., LCPC, Rev. Betsy Scott, M.A., Bishop Horace E.

At The Family Institute at Northwestern University's second annual Gratitude Gala, moderator Daniel Wilsea sat down for a fireside chat with former Cub and 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist. During the conversation, Ben spoke about his experience with mental health as a pro-athlete, how he managed the pressures of game days, and how both parents and coaches can best support the next generation of athletes. He also shared his advocacy work surrounding mental health through…

On Sunday, April 28, Puja Shah, M.A., LCPC, Director of the Bette D. Harris Clinic & Community Programs highlighted the free behavioral health services available at the Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic. She also shared information surrounding The Family Institute's Gratitude Gala.