Marriage and Family Therapy Center at Auburn University

10/20/2025

Crisp air, cozy sweaters, and beautiful fall leaves — fall is made for CONNECTION! Date nights don't have to cost a lot to bring you closer together. What are your favorite inexpensive fall date ideas?

10/17/2025

Do you have a spouse or child dealing with ADHD? We've got therapy for that! Research shows that symptoms improved the most when therapy included families. Healing as a team gives individuals a stronger sense of safety and gives family members tools to help that last long after therapy ends.

10/15/2025

Comment below your favorite relationship boosting tips!
Call our clinic to make an appointment with our relational therapists: 334-844-4478

10/13/2025

You don’t need hours to recharge—just 30 minutes of self-care can make a world of difference! Whether it’s reading, meditating, journaling, or simply taking a walk, dedicate half an hour today to nurture your mind and body.

10/01/2025

At the AU MFT Center, research meets real life! Meet Elle Neuhoff, one of our student therapists, who is combining her love of neuroscience and therapy to help people thrive!

Elle Neuhoff always wanted to combine sleep science and therapy, but it wasn’t until she met Assistant Professor Brian Gillis that she realized she could.

10/01/2025

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Try using the box breathing technique to bring awareness to your breath and help you feel calmer

09/29/2025

Now that we're back in school, set yourself up for success this year with these tips! Happy back to school and reach out to the Auburn University Marriage and Family therapy clinic if you are in need of mental health support!
AU MFT Clinic Phone: 334-844-4478

09/15/2025

During Su***de Prevention Month we lift up solidarity, listening, and timely help. If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Small acts of connection save lives! Reach out to a loved one today!

09/09/2025

Relationships aren’t always easy, but conflicts can be opportunities to grow together.
Think about the last time you and your partner resolved a conflict successfully. What helped it work?
Was it:
✅Listening without interrupting
✅ Staying calm and patient
✅ Expressing your feelings with ‘I’ statements
✅ Finding a compromise
✅ Taking a break to cool off before continuing
Share your experience below! Your strategies might inspire others to strengthen their relationships too.

08/30/2025

Emotions don’t just live in the mind — they show up in the body too:
💢 Anger → clenched jaw, tight fists
💔 Sadness → heavy chest, lump in the throat
🌪 Anxiety → racing heart, butterflies in the stomach
🌞 Joy → warmth in the chest, lightness in your step
Learning to notice these body sensations can help you recognize and regulate your emotions before they feel overwhelming.
What’s one body cue you’ve noticed when you’re feeling strong emotions?

08/29/2025

Research shows that kindness isn’t just good for others, it benefits your health too! Acts of kindness trigger the release of "feel-good" chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin, which lower stress, improve heart health, and strengthen the immune system. Studies have also linked regular kindness to lower inflammation and longer life expectancy. In short, being kind is a simple way to boost both mental and physical well-being. Try it out and see how you feel!

08/26/2025

Ready to continue learning? Today's Therapy 101 topic is Structural Family Therapy! SFT looks at your family's rules, roles, and boundaries to see how they impact relationships. By reshaping these structures, families can find balance, strengthen connections, and support healthier growth!