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The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
Dr. Nancy Burgoyne joined Dr. Maté in conversation to discuss what is really "normal" when it comes to health. In his revolutionary new book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, renowned physician Gabor Maté, M.D. eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill…
Panel Discussion: Marriage After The Kids Leave
While some parents eagerly await the day they become "empty-nesters", the experience can be more difficult for others.
The Value of Video Gaming for Older Adults
Dr. Dawn Livorsi spoke to Chicago Health: Caregiving about the growing number of older adults that are turning to video games to build connections and community. Read more
How to Stay Connected While Letting Go
It’s that time of year when young adults head off to college and their caregivers try to find ways to best support them. In that process, caregivers may have complex and confusing reactions to developmental changes that they see in their child. There is no one best way to manage this major transition for you and your child. The choices you make will likely depend on your…
Right Versus Smart
You’re waiting at a busy downtown intersection, meeting your partner for lunch. Ten minutes have passed, fifteen…twenty minutes and no call, no text — nothing. She arrives after thirty minutes, cool calm and collected. Seeing the vexed look on your face, she asks what’s wrong. And within moments, you’re locked in a debate over the original plans, back and forth in a verbal tug…
7 Steps to Help You Build a Healthy Relationship With Exercise
Michele Kereulis, Ed.D, LCPC spoke to Livestrong about the importance of building a healthy relationship with exercise. Read More
Lonely Children
My grandson, age seven, plays the videogame Minecraft every night at 6:30 with a friend. They play online, each at home in front of their respective screens. There are occasional in-person play dates, but those are rare. When I first heard about the Minecraft routine, I considered it a wonderful way of engaging with a pal, especially during the pandemic. Lately, I’m not so…
Dr. Smita Gautam Speaks to ABC7 News About How Children Process Trauma Differently
Nearly a week after the mass shooting that took place at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, many throughout the community, both near and far, are struggling to cope with the resulting trauma of yet another senseless act of gun violence. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Smita Gautam with The Family Institute at Northwestern University spoke to ABC7 about how…