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INSTITUTE
news
Strengthening
and healing
families
Transformational Assessments Couples Therapy
Gift Testing for adults Presenting
The Bette D. Harris and children Sue Johnson
Family and Child Clinic page 5 page 10
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WeLcome deveLopment neWs
President’s Letter Transformational Gift Units of
20,000
15,000
9,758 8,892 9,555 9,832
12,012
13,390 13,914 14,226
16,060
10,000 8,051 8,771 7,137
from W I L L I A M M . PI N S O F, Ph D Service
Leadership 5,000
0
William M. Pinsof, PhD, LMFT As our new fiscal and academic year begins, we welcome the largest The Bette D. Harris Family and
President, The Family Institute number of new and returning graduate students to our two Master’s 18
at Northwestern University
programs. They are coming to a strong and vibrant Institute that successfully weathered Child Clinic was created by the Average
13.5
9
15.03
16.29 17.29 16.48 16.49
13.4
Director, The Center for Applied 12.62 13.18 12.82 12.79
the economic turmoil of the last year. We owe many thanks to our talented clinical and 12.19 12.16
Harris Family to care for people
Fee 4.5
Psychological and Family Studies
administrative staff for their extra efforts that resulted in a record number of therapy sessions 0
Angeline Heisler, MM
Senior Vice President for Finance and
(almost 60,000) for a record number of cases (almost 6,000). Through our Bette D. Harris from all walks of life regardless of Years 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
projected
Family and Child Clinic, almost 40% of those sessions were offered at an average fee of $11.
Administration, The Family Institute
at Northwestern University We are very proud that for over 40 years we have been able to not only survive but thrive their ability to pay for our services. This year, the Harris Family made
Associate Director for Finance and during difficult economic times. We are stronger and more passionate than ever in pursuit
their final payment toward a 10-year pledge of support to endow the clinic.
Administration, The Center for Applied of our mission to strengthen and heal families from all walks of life through clinical service,
Psychological and Family Studies
community outreach, professional education and research. Board of Directors
Cheryl Rampage, PhD
The Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic offers The Harris Family gift has endowed us with the
Our Board of Directors deserves special recognition for sustaining and guiding us through services at each of our four locations. We are very capacity to serve people who might otherwise be James H. Feldman,
Senior Vice President for Programs and
Chair
Academic Affairs, The Family Institute the past year. Under the leadership of Bob Lipman, Board Chair, the Board provided sound proud of the way demand for services has grown unable to find high quality mental health care. Susan Kennedy-Riechers,
at Northwestern University advice about how to tighten our institutional belt without compromising our major strategic Vice-Chair
over the last decade. In 1998, when the Clinic was During this economic recession, we are noting
Karen Krefman, MSMFT, LMFT initiatives. This October, Bob will be stepping down after three years as a very successful Chair. Leslie M. Barker
founded, we offered 9,758 units of service or therapy increased demand for service through the Clinic, Raymond E. Bayley
Senior Vice President for Strategy and We are glad that he will be staying on the Board and continue to provide his sage counsel.
Advancement, The Family Institute sessions. As the chart above indicates, we now log and we are proud we can continue to offer great Barbara Buenger
After serving as Vice Chair for the past three years, Jim Feldman is the new Chair Designate. Dan J. Epstein
at Northwestern University more than 16,000 units of service to individuals, care to all people regardless of their ability to pay
Susan Kennedy-Riechers will help lead the Board as our new Vice Chair Designate. Michael Frank
Reginald C. Richardson, PhD, LCSW
couples and families. Furthermore, when the Clinic or proof of insurance. Esther T. Franklin
Vice President for Evaluation and Even though this has been a stellar year of achievement in the face of unprecedented was founded, the average fee per session was around Dorothy Gardner
Clinical Services, The Family Institute challenges, it has also been a year of loss. Jan Kramer, who co-founded the Institute in 1968 The Family Institute at Northwestern University John Glier
$15 per session; that average fee has dropped to Eugene Golub
at Northwestern University remains incredibly grateful to the Harris Family
with her husband Chuck, passed away this summer. Chuck and Jan started the Institute in around $12 per session (see chart for yearly Victor E. Grimm
their Oak Park house, and in many ways, Jan was the mother of the Institute. She was also a for the creation of the Bette D. Harris Family and Adam J. Hecktman
comparison of services and fees).
Advancement Staff very talented therapist who pioneered the notion of therapists working on their own families Child Clinic. Holly Hunt
Ernest Iannotta
Suzanne Puntillo
of origin. We will miss her. Edward O. Laumann
Director of Development Robert F. Lipman
I cannot close this letter without thanking all of you who provided your ongoing support
Paul M. Lurie
Cyndi Schu to the Institute this past year. Without your efforts, we could not do the therapeutic and Holly Madigan
Director of Public Affairs
knowledge-generating work that is central to our mission. We look forward to the year ahead Joan Elisberg Mandel
Erin Conway
Development & Public Affairs Manager
with renewed confidence and commitment to our students, clients, staff, Board and donors. portrAit unveiLing Ashley F. T. McCall
Celia Meza
William M. Pinsof
Viviana E. Ploper
Neison and Bette Harris took a very special
Michele Rogers
interest in the work of The Family Institute. Their
Institute News is published twice a year Horace E. Smith, II
leadership gift, which endowed our Bette D. Pamela Szokol
for friends, donors and alumni.
Harris Family and Child Clinic along with other Marjorie Parks Valentine
To join the mailing list…
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April 16, 2010
calendar of events
further information on events and happenings at for the Institute. To honor their dedication, we
November 6, 2009 Spring Circle of Knowledge
The Family Institute, please contact Erin Conway at commissioned William Chambers, a local portrait
312-609-5300, ext. 480 or econway@family-institute.org. Fall Conference TBD, Chicago Life Trustees
artist, to render a painting of the late Neison and
with Sue Johnson April 23, 2010 Jean Armour
Are you a member of the media? Would you Bette. This summer, we unveiled and hung the
like to speak with Family Institute staff? Please and Spring Circle of Knowledge A. Steven Crown
TBD, North Shore painting in our Evanston headquarters lobby. Nancy C. Crown
contact Cyndi Schu at 312-609-5300, ext. 483 or 40th Anniversary
cschu@family-institute.org. Celebration Reception May 5-8, 2010 We invite all of our friends, clients and donors William C. Ellis
Sue Johnson Externship to stop by to see the beautiful painting that Betty Epstein
Photos courtesy of Mary Hanlon Photography, Jeff Norris University Center, Evanston
Rotary Club, Evanston honors their involvement with us. Mary Gower
Ellis Photography and Andrew Campbell Photography
E. Franklin Hirsch
If you are interested in more information about our upcoming events, please contact Harry Vincent
Erin Conway at 312-609-5300, ext. 480 or econway@family-institute.org.
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circLe oF KnoWLedge progrAm spotLight
Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessments
By John Ardizzone, PhD
All of us have seen a change in our appreciation of how “mental” problems are now
Carol Zatorski, Ben Mackoff, Isabelle Goossen seen as neurobiologically based. We now know that stress and emotions affect memory, coping, attention,
This past April, The Family Institute held its annual Spring Circle of Knowledge multi-tasking and other functions of everyday life. A psychological or neuropsychological assessment is often the
S AvE THE D ATES lectures. Guests gathered at two separate private clubs on the North Shore and in downtown place to go to find the answers to two basic questions: What is going on? What can be done about it?
April 16, 2010
Chicago to hear Dr. William Pinsof discuss “Finding the Silver Lining: Strengthening Family The Family Institute has developed a fresh n You’ll get a full report in a timely way OuR STAFF
Spring Circle of Knowledge
and user-friendly model for testing children about the findings. The report will be The assessment experts at The Family
TBD, Chicago Connections in a Time of Crisis.”
and adults. Assessments help us understand, written in readable terms and give clear Institute are all clinical psychologists with
among other things: recommendations about what to do special training and experience in various
April 23, 2010 Dr. Pinsof explored how people can think of the n Practice open-hearted listening between couples.
Why is my child not doing well in school? next. We’ll discuss the findings with you facets of testing.
Spring Circle of Knowledge economic crisis as an opportunity for couples and Talk about your experience without blaming or
n
personally and give you whatever time
TBD, North Shore Is my personal style in the way of John Ardizzone, PhD, is schooled in
families to reorganize values and focus on what is shaming your partner. Focus on yourself, not n
you need to understand and to make a
relationships, performance or work both psychological and neuropsychological
really important in life. He also addressed dangers your partner. plan for change.
Please email Erin Conway at advancement? assessment. He is specially training in
like anxiety and depression and discussed strategies Answer children’s questions with as much learning disorders, closed head injury,
econway@family-institute. n
for how to communicate more openly. n Why can’t my child, or why can’t I, OuR SCOPE
org for further details or information as they can handle. Kids love their working with schools and the Autism
concentrate? Problems we test for vary and include:
visit our website. Dr. Pinsof outlined some ways to buffer the effects parents for who they are, not what they earn. spectrum disorders, including Asperger’s.
n What is the matter with my memory? Autism Spectrum Disorder
of the economic crisis. Being vulnerable with your children can be n
Larry Maucieri, PhD, has psychological
Is the decline due to Alzheimer’s?
n Sharing is the antidote. Talk about fear, loss, guilt validating and connecting. n Learning Disabilities and neuropsychological training. He has
n Why is my child acting out? What special experience and interest in dementia,
and feelings of inadequacy before taking action. n Couple and family counseling can be very helpful n Dyslexia
can I do about it that will work? adult neuropsychological testing, and adult
in times of crisis because it creates connections n Adult or Child Attention Deficit
n Does my child have Asperger’s, Executive and child attention deficit disorders.
and facilitates sharing. Memory Problems and Alzheimer’s
Functioning or an Attention Deficit Disorder? n
Sharon Risch, PhD, is trained in
Is it a Learning Disability or Dyslexia? Is his Disorder
psychological assessment with a particular
educational model or school a good fit? n Behavioral and Emotional Issues concentration on personality assessment.
in memoriAm: JeAnnette KrAmer n Medical and accident consequences She tests children and adults and brings a
OuR MODEL, OuR STyLE rich understanding of doing assessments in
that may impede functioning
J eannette Kramer, wife of the late Family Institute
founder, Chuck Kramer, passed away in July.
Jeannette and Chuck founded the Institute 40 years
was dealing with major challenges on all fronts
but was able to somehow balance it all,” says Rita
Dominguez, staff therapist at The Family Institute.
We devote whatever time is needed to
understand your concerns and offer the
best tests that will answer your questions.
n Mental Health Disabilities
a collaborative way.
Leigh neiman Weisz, PsyD, is specially
TiME AnD COSTS trained in various aspects of testing adults
ago in their home in Oak Park, Illinois. Together “It seemed as if she had a really strong inner core n As we go along, we’ll let you know how and children. She brings an excellent array
n These vary dependent on the battery of
they created the framework that pioneered our that gave her direction on every front.” the findings are taking shape so you don’t of therapeutic skills with children to make
tests needed to answer your questions.
profession of systems-based family therapy methods It is with sadness that we announce her death yet we have to wait to find any answer, and can her testing of them particularly engaging
start fixing the problem sooner.
n We do not charge by the hour but by
and began training the first generation of marriage take great comfort in all that she accomplished during and useful.
the battery of tests administered.
and family therapists. her life. It is truly thanks to her and her husband n If your child is being tested, we will visit
the class, observe and talk in person
n Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance
Jeannette was a warm and wonderful woman and that we have become the top organization for family
to the teacher. With your permission, is accepted. TO MAKE An APPOinTMEnT
a friend to all who knew her. “What I remember therapy studies and clinical service in the United
we’ll go back into the school after the OR FOR MORE inFORMATiOn,
about Jan is that it was so impressive that she States. Her legacy will live on in our four-fold
assessment to help teachers give your call the Director of the Assessment
was living a huge family life while working commitment to clinical service, community outreach,
child what they might be missing. Services Program: John Ardizzone, PhD
professionally with families at the same time. She graduate education and research.
847-733-4300 x 169.
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ALumni neWs ALumni neWs
CHECK OuT The Family Institute’s
newly redesigned website:
Alumni
www.family-institute.org.
Be sure to register for the alumni
Spring Social
section. Membership is free and Nancy Jensen and Jan Nussbaum, Esther Shin and Nicole Gavigan (CPSY, 2005)
exclusive for graduates of The Family The Alumni Association graduates of the two-year training program
Institute. Once you have a username
and password, you will be able to:
of The Family Institute
n Update your personal profile and
keep your contact information held a spring social at SAvE THE DATE!
current. Friday, november 6, 2009
Access and search the practice The Tasting Room in
Commencement 2009
n
The Family Institute’s Fall Conference
directory, a searchable directory
Keynote Address: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
of Family Institute alumni. Chicago, where graduates Workshop: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Take advantage of career services Sue Johnson, PhD, will be presenting
More than 100 students graduated from the Master of Science in Marital
n
and job postings. from all programs gathered “The New Science of Love and Bonding,”
Stay informed about upcoming a presentation and workshop on
n
alumni events and view photos
and Family Therapy program and the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology to catch up and reconnect. Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy.
from past events. Mary Nelson (CPSY, 2003) and Mark Hoffman
program on June 20 at the Alice Millar Chapel on Northwestern’s campus. (CPSY, 2005)
Alumni Association Annual Meeting
For more information, contact Erin 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Conway at 312-609-5300, ext. 480 Students gathered with faculty, staff Join us for lunch to discuss the Alumni
or econway@family-institute.org. Association’s recent activities and hear
and families to reflect on their time program updates about The Family Institute
from President William Pinsof and Senior
at The Family Institute and looked Vice President for Programs and Academic
Affairs Cheryl Rampage. RSVP to Erin
Conway at econway@family-institute.org.
ahead to the future.
40th Anniversary Celebration Reception
Illinois Senator Christine 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Join Family Institute alumni from the past
Radogno, a graduate of The Family 40 years for a cocktail reception following
the Conference. The Alumnus of the Year
Institute’s two-year training program, Gretchen King, Deirdre Koldyke and Karen Krefman, Cheryl Rampage (TFI) and Brian Malinowski awards will be presented at this time. All
2001 graduates of the MFT program (MFT, 2005) are welcome to attend. RSVP to Erin
spoke to the graduates about using Conway at econway@family-institute.org.
Margot Schneider, Leah Brennan and Ann
the skills they have learned in all aspects of their lives Faulkner, 2007 graduates of the MFT program
but to particularly think about public service. Alumni Advisory
Board List
A Snapshot of Janice Witzel, PhD, LCPC,
the Class of Chair
Heather Bates, LMFT
2010-2012
Leah Brennan, MSMFT
Jean Firestone, JD, MA
Gary Friend, DPM, LPC
Nancy Jensen, PhD
Jayne Kinsman, LMFT
MARiTAL AnD FAMiLy THERAPy COunSELing PSyCHOLOgy David Klow, LMFT
Anita Landau Hurtig, PhD,
Size: 27 Size: 25 (Standard Program: 17; 2+ Program: 8) In Memoriam
Mean Age: 25 Mean Age: 25 Ashly Lawrence, MA
Gender: 5 male; 22 female Gender: 3 male; 22 female Tina Lee, MSMFT
Race & Ethnicity: 5 African/African American; Race & Ethnicity: 2 African/African American; Suzanne Puntillo,
3 Asian; 2 Latino 2 Latino Director of Development
International: 1 Pakistan; 1 Canada Out of State: 16 Leigh Rocklin, MA, MEd, LPC
Anna Thro, MSMFT
Out-of-state: 22 In-state: 5
Maryanne Williams, PsyD
In-state: 5 Mean GRE Score: 1118
Debbie Youderian, MSW, LMFT
Mean GRE Score: 1090 Mean GPA: 3.43
Mean GPA: 3.65
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reseArch spotLight hot topics
Science in Practice –
Jay Lebow’s quest to advance research and practice Maintaining Balance Through the Fall
By Jay Lebow, PhD By Aryn G. Froum, PhD
Over the last few decades, the practice of family therapy, and more generally of Along with the changing colors of the leaves, the fall inevitably brings changes
psychotherapy and other forms of mental health treatment, has increasingly been to the lives of families with young children. Attempting to adjust to a new school
influenced by science. Practice was principally grounded in theoretical perspectives and case year, extracurricular activities and social opportunities poses challenges for any family.
studies. Today, most clinicians regard research as an important input. Yet the interface of science Add in the fall holiday celebrations, and your plate becomes even fuller. Below are
and practice has become a center of conflict between those who look to create a list of empirically- strategies for striking a balance during this exciting and exhausting time of year:
supported treatments and the critics of such an approach.
1. Keep Organized get you.” Where holidays are concerned, dinner table, recite silly rhymes about
you will save yourself and your child their name or pepper conversations
My viewpoint is that science must have increase therapists’ knowledge of of Family Psychology of the American Think of yourself as an office manager:
a lot of frustration if you keep your with puns. In addition, children may be
a major role in informing practice, but such broad aspects of life as family Psychological Association. for things to run smoothly, schedules
expectations about behavior realistic. In more responsive to parents’ directions if
that the relation of research and practice patterns, individual personality and Lead author for the American must be coordinated, supplies purchased
n
other words, a rambunctious child who the task is transformed into a fun game.
should never be thought of as a simple psychopathogical disorders, helping Association of Marital and Family and equipment working. A comprehensive
is unable to sit calmly through ordinary
linear one in which research directs each therapists better understand the various Therapy’s decade review of the family calendar listing each person’s
family meals will probably have a hard 6. Make Time for Each Other
nuance of practice. aspects of the human condition that effectiveness of couple therapy. commitments can help keep everyone
time getting through Thanksgiving dinner. With the hustle and bustle of the
Research can point to patterns as to becomes the foci in psychotherapy. on the same page. When it comes to
n Write a column for the Psychotherapy fall, carving out special time to spend
what is most effective well beyond the Over my career, I have served in Networker.
homework, encourage your child to use 4. Monitor Stress with family members may seem like a
awareness of an individual practitioner, summarizing research and translating a checklist or notebook to keep track of Soccer, Spanish, piano, chess — the nearly impossible task. However, these
but the practice of psychotherapy is and disseminating it in forms that
n Wrote Research for Psychotherapists assignments and a “homework folder” array of extracurricular choices can be shared moments are
far too complex and the clinicians can understand so that science to help therapists understand the to transport them to and from school. Dr. Aryn Froum is a licensed
overwhelming. Think carefully about well worth the effort.
Jay Lebow, PhD, LMFT, ABPP, is
factors that lead to change can have more impact on practice. At latest developments in research and clinical psychologist at
how many activities you and your child Family dinners,
a licensed clinical psychologist,
sufficiently idiosyncratic present, I am involved in a number of distinguish between what is substance 2. Establish a Routine The Family Institute. Dr. Froum
licensed marital and family
can handle … on top of homework, play bedtime chats and
and subject to the specifics related efforts with this goal in mind. from exaggerated claims about research. Children crave consistency and treats children, adolescents,
therapist and research consultant dates and birthday parties. Telltale signs movie nights, for
of the interaction of Revisiting The Family Institute model predictability; knowing “what comes parents and families.
at The Family Institute. He has n Co-authored a book with Doug
n
of stress include fatigue, irritability and example, can solidify
clients, therapist and with William Pinsof, PhD, Doug next” is very reassuring to them. Review Contact Dr. Froum at
maintained a large clinical Sprenkle, PhD, and Sean Davis frequent complaints. When possible, try relationships, foster a
setting so that clinical Breunlin, LCSW, and Bill Russell, fall schedules with your children, set afroum@family-institute.org.
practice in individual, couple that builds on the evidence for the to avoid overscheduling and instead positive self-concept,
judgment and client LCSW, now with a greater emphasis regular times for going to sleep and
and family therapy for more importance of common factors shared schedule daily downtime where relaxation offer opportunities to recharge and
than 30 years. Dr. Lebow is also preferences remain on drawing from research to waking up, and discuss how they can
by all treatments in couple and family is the goal. Declining a social invitation restore, provide chances for checking in
involved in ongoing treatment equally crucial factors. inform practice. occupy their time after school, especially
therapy. once in a while may yield a peace of and simply be fun.
research at The Family Institute with regard to completing homework. If
I believe that science n Exploring what I believe to be the mind that is far sweeter than a piece
concerned with assessing
best informs practice
n Produced an entry for Uptodate, the
single best way of research-informed
there will be a change in routine, try to
of birthday cake. 7. Stay Healthy
progress in psychotherapy and physician evidence-based medicine give your child advanced notice.
through building a base practice: feedback to therapists in As my wise grandmother used to say,
the development of the Systemic resource, reviewing what is effective 5. Utilize Humor “health is life’s greatest wealth.” When
Therapy Inventory of Change
in well-established in psychotherapeutic treatment of the Psychotherapy Change project, 3. Set Reasonable
When the going gets tough, get a little you take care of your and your family’s
(STIC ). Contact Dr. Lebow at
® effective principles of various mental health problems. headed by Dr. Pinsof. Expectations
practice that transcend goofy! Not only does humor lighten mental and physical health — through
jlebow@family-institute.org. I hope all these efforts might contribute The fall is chock-full of changes, and it
specific methods rather
n Working on developing criteria a tense mood, it can also offer respite appropriate eating, sleep and exercise —
to there being more science in practice is important to remember that people
than simply creating lists of effective for establishing the effectiveness of from an intractable problem and help much can be accomplished. You will be
and therapists becoming better informed adapt at different rates. Be patient and
treatments. I also believe that science couple and family therapies with keep troubles in perspective. Perhaps well on your way to achieving balance
consumers of research findings. flexible and remind yourself on those
can best inform practice by helping several colleagues from the Division family members can bring a joke to the in this stressful season.
bad days that your child is not “out to
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coupLes therApy Friends & donors
Thank you!
Emotionally Focused Therapy – The Family Institute thanks all of our donors
The Family Institute presents Dr. Sue Johnson for generously supporting us.
Fiscal Year 2009 Donors (Gifts received September 1, 2008-August 31, 2009)
Dr. Sue Johnson is the keynote speaker at our annual Fall Conference.
$300,000 and above Ms. Reneé Logan Drs. William and Letitia Ellis
Her presentation, “Creating Connection in Couple Therapy: The New Science of Love The Harris Family Foundation Mr. Richard Seidel Mrs. Dorothy Gardner
”
and Bonding, discusses how Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) offers a unique perspective on how to Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Szokol Mr. Roger Gilbert
$5,000-9,999
Ms. Kathy Harris Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Gilford/
use the power of emotion and the new science of adult attachment to create significant, lasting change in couple Anonymous
The Gilford-Atkins Families Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Paul and Family
Nancy and Steve Crown
relationships. This approach to helping couples build more loving relationships has been taught and studied around Mr. and Mrs. King Harris Ms. Patti Gilford/The Gilford-Atkins
Dan J. Epstein Families Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. William Friend
the world and is becoming one of the foremost approaches in couples therapy today. In May, Dr. Johnson will James H. Feldman Mr. and Mrs. David Glickstein
Mr. and Mrs. John Harris
Ms. Jean Firestone, MA Mary Gower
present an externship with The Family Institute, training therapists on EFT. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Friend
Francis Beidler Foundation Kathleen Grady and Victor Grimm
$100,000-299,999 Laurie and Cary Glenner/Glenner Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hecktman/
In anticipation of her upcoming Family
Institute events, we asked Dr. Johnson to
and populations. We use emotion, the most
powerful element in a love relationship, to
5. What do you like to do Anonymous Family Foundation Microsoft Corp.
introduce herself and her research. create change in a couples ability to connect, in your free time? Susan Crown and William Kunkler Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Iannotta/ Mr. Ted Jadwin and Ms. Ellen Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Frank United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
rather than sidelining or negating it. I live in Ottawa with my husband, two Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. Jannotta, Sr.
1. What is Emotionally children and dog. I adore Gilbert and Mr. Eugene Golub Ms. Karen Manilow Cole
Jenner & Block LLP
Focused Therapy (ETF)? 3. What are the goals of EFT? Sullivan, Monty Python, Argentine tango $50,000-99,999
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Nielsen III
Mr. and Mrs. James T. Reid
Jewell Events Catering
and kayaking on Canada’s northern lakes. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Kaplan/The Mayer
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) EFT is based on clear, explicit Ms. Marcia Frank Deborah and Ethan Youderian & Morris Kaplan Family Foundation
is a very successful, scientifically-tested conceptualizations of marital distress and The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation
For more information on Dr. Johnson, $1,000-4,999 Ms. Benita Levy
approach to helping couples step out of adult love. There are three goals with EFT: Mr. Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr.
please visit her website, holdmetight.com. Bob and Lynn Lipman
frustration and isolation and into a more Anonymous
n To expand and re-organize key $25,000-49,999
Mr. Jeff Aeder and Ms. Jennifer Levine/ Margaret and Paul Lurie
loving, secure emotional bond. It is the emotional responses.
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial JDI Children’s Foundation Ashley and Matthew McCall/
only approach based on the new science
n To create a shift in partners’ interactional Dr. Johnson is Director of the Ottawa Randy and Melvin Berlin Alumnae of Northwestern University McCall Family Foundation
of adult bonding. EFT sheds light on the
positions and initiate new cycles of Couple and Family institute and The Irving Harris Foundation Pam and John McCambridge
defining moments in couples’ interactions, Mr. James R. Anixter/James R. and
interaction. the international Center for
The Kovler Family Lesley B. Anixter Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Richard Melman/
suggesting tools to help partners shape,
Excellence in Emotionally Focused Richard and Martha Melman
nurture and repair their most important n To foster the creation of a secure bond Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lehman/ Mr. and Mrs. William G. Barker III
Therapy as well as Professor of Foundation
relationships. These discoveries explain between partners. The Kellcie Fund Barbara and Theodore Buenger
Clinical Psychology at the university
the “mystery” of romantic love and the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Mental Health Addiction & Retardation
of Ottawa and Research Professor Buse McLeod Foundation for Family
“reasoning” behind our deepest emotions. 4. How has the field of at Alliant university in San Diego. Holly and John Madigan/Madigan Enhancement Mr. M. Read Moore
couple therapy changed over Dr. Johnson’s best known Family Foundation Ms. Marion Cameron/Sipi Metals Corp. Mr. Ralph Muller/The Muller Family
2. How does your way of the past 20 years? professional books include Hold
$10,000-24,999
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas M. Campbell/ Charitable Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Murphy/
Me Tight (2008), The Practice of
thinking about couple therapy The field changed in that it has begun to be Anonymous (3)
Harold F. & Suzanne D. Falk
Michael E. Murphy Foundation
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Foundation
differ from other approaches? a scientific discipline rather than just a set Creating Connection (2004) and Aileen S. Andrew Foundation Navistar
Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Edlis
EFT differs as it is validated by 20 years of of techniques or ideas about love. We have Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Mr. and Mrs. T. Stanton Armour Patrick and Anna M. Cudahy Fund
Mrs. Roger Eklund/
empirical research. It is used and tested with to understand love before we can shape it. with Trauma Survivors (2002). Dr. Scholl Foundation Ms. Jane Petit-Moore and
Geraldi Norton Memorial
many different kinds of couples, problems Mr. John Glier/Grenzebach Glier Ms. Joan Elisberg Mandel and Mr. Jean Louis Petit
& Associates Mr. Richard Mandel
Karen and Ron Krefman
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Friends & donors
continued Thank you!
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie S. Pinsof Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Epstein Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Booth Mr. and Mrs. Brian Nielsen David and Cheryl Bradford In Honor of Paul M. Lurie
Reginald C. Richardson, PhD, LCSW Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Goldner Mr. and Mrs. Greg Case Ms. Rita O’Brien Ms. Joan Elisberg Mandel and Herta Hess Kahn/Herta Hess Kahn
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12 THE Family INSTITUTE I N S T I T U T E NEWS 13
An intervieW With…
Each issue of Institute News, we will introduce you to n e W FA c e s
Family Institute board members. Our board members are
charged with maintaining the Institute’s financial security
James H. Feldman and charting its direction and future growth. P o S T g r A D u AT e C L I N I C A L F e L L o w S oN THe Move
Board of Directors, Chair
Douglas C. Breunlin
Kate Stroud, PhD
Douglas C. Breunlin, LCSW, LMFT, is the new Director
Tell us a little bit about yourself. the foundation of our society. No organization or institution is Dr. Kate Stroud has her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook
of the Master of Science in Marital and Family
University. Kate has clinical experience with adolescents, adults and
more crucial to personal happiness, development of individual
A for more than 30 years. Through my work, I first became
I have practiced Family Law at Jenner & Block in Chicago couples. Her research interests include the relationship between stress Therapy program, a two-year graduate program
potential and our futures as a people. Since joining the Board with 50 students. Doug will also occupy the
and depression, adolescent romantic relationships and interpersonal
acquainted with Bill Pinsof and The Family Institute in in 2003, I have been privileged to be part of such a dedicated McCormick Tribune Foundation Chair in Marital and
factors in depression.
the mid-80s. Over the span of years since then, Bill and his team committed to its mission of strengthening and healing Family Therapy as a Clinical Professor of the University.
colleagues have helped many of my clients and their families families from all walks of life.
Crissy Anderson Ava Carn-Watkins, PhD
through difficult times. I have seen with my own eyes the
magic they can do with families in distress, and I have come
to know and appreciate The Family Institute as a unique and Q What do you hope to accomplish during your
tenure as Board Chair?
Crissy Anderson holds a Master’s degree in
Marital and Family Therapy from The Family
Institute at Northwestern University. Crissy works
Ava Carn-Watkins, PhD, is serving as the Interim
Program Director for the Master of Arts in
Counseling Psychology program. Dr. Carn-Watkins
A As incoming Chair, Iour mission and the highest standards
outstanding organization. eagerly look forward to the challenges
with individuals, couples and families, and has a has worked in the Counseling Psychology program
Q
we face in achieving for 16 years and has served in the roles of Assistant
particular interest in trauma. Crissy co-facilitates
What attracted you to The Family Institute? of excellence, and in this way, assuring that The Family Director and Director of Clinical Training. She will be
the Becoming Parents group, which helps couples
Institute maintains its well-deserved reputation as the premier
A therapists and by my own experience as a child of divorce, I
Informed both by seeing the work of highly skilled family with the transition to parenthood. overseeing all aspects of the program along with Cindy Yesko,
organization of its kind — anywhere. I am sincerely grateful Assistant Director, and Amy Freed, Interim Director of Clinical Training.
have learned to approach family problems and disputes with to have the full support of my wonderful wife, Sheila, our
amazing daughters, Maureen and Abby, and my generous and Chaazé Roberts Jayne Kinsman
a keen sense of responsibility. I truly believe that the family is
caring law partners. Chaazé P. Roberts holds a Master’s degree in Jayne Kinsman is the new Clinic Manager. She
Marital and Family Therapy from The Family works with Intake Workers, Supervisors and the
Institute at Northwestern University. Chaazé Director of Clinical Services in order to keep the
works with families, couples and individuals. His clinic trainees’ experience at The Family Institute
Susan Kennedy-Riechers understanding and sensitivity of culture and its
impact on therapy is a prominent part of his work.
running smoothly. Jayne will also be joining the MFT
Core Faculty team where she will work with the team to
Board of Directors, Vice-Chair manage and coordinate the Master in Marital and Family Therapy program.
He has a particular passion and commitment to working with children,
adolescents and men, and the issues that revolve around those groups.
Tell us a little bit about yourself. informative Circle of Knowledge luncheons that so many of us Karen Krefman
continue to enjoy to this day. Around that time, and with the Karen Krefman is the new Senior Vice President
A
My husband Rick and I met when we were both single
unwavering support of my family, I also returned to Loyola for Strategy and Advancement. In this role, she
parents, each with two children. Rick was a commodities
University School of Law, received an L.L.M. in Child and has responsibility for managing the committees
trader and I was an attorney for the Chicago Board of Trade BoArD oF DIreCTorS
Family Law and have worked as a child advocate, in one form and operations of the Board of Directors and
(and, as Rick likes to point out, he wasn’t in trouble). Along overseeing the Institute’s Development and Public
or another, ever since. This latter experience introduced me Esther T. Franklin
with our five children, Rick and I will soon celebrate the 14th Affairs departments. She continues to maintain an
to the incredibly talented Jim Feldman and the outstanding Esther “E.T.” Franklin is the Executive Vice President/Director
anniversary of our blended Kennedy-Riechers family. Jayna active clinical practice, seeing individuals, couples and families.
clinical service provided by The Family Institute to a wide of Cultural Identities for Starcom MediaVest Group’s (SMG)
and Andrea are now adults, Erin is a sophomore in college, multicultural unit, SMG Multicultural. As EVP/Director of
Scott a junior in high school and Joel is in the sixth grade. variety of families of every description. Reginald C. Richardson, PhD, LCSW
Cultural Identities, Esther uncovers insights into ethnic and
Q Q
emerging identities for the multicultural unit. A Chicago native, Reginald C. Richardson, PhD, LCSW, is the new Vice
What do you hope to accomplish during your President for Evaluation and Clinical Services. For
What attracted you to The Family Institute? Esther received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
tenure as Board Vice Chair? Administration from the University of Illinois at Champaign- Evaluation, Reggie is responsible for the quality
A
Shortly after our marriage, I endeavored to learn as much as
assurance of the Institute, including clinical
A Institute’s dedicated board members and leadership team and
I’m honored to have the privilege of working with The Family Urbana and her Master of Management at Northwestern
I could about our new, unique family system and how Rick records audits, credentialing, background checks,
University’s Kellogg School of Management.
and I could help our children develop compassion, character evaluations of programs and HIPPA compliance. For
and the ability to face the invariable obstacles that lie ahead. look forward to helping the Institute cultivate the resources
Clinical Services, Reggie oversees all clinical programs and the clinical
The desire for tangible, easy-to-understand information and necessary to continue providing the excellent clinical service,
staff in addition to risk management issues, difficult case consultation
guidance led me to The Family Institute’s wonderfully community outreach, education and groundbreaking research and supervision of students.
that so effectively and reliably “strengthens and heals families
from all walks of life.”
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