Yael Schonbrun

About Yael Schonbrun

About Yael Schonbrun, PhDClinical Psychologist | Brown University Faculty | Author of Work, Parent, ThriveI’m a clinical psychologist, faculty member at Brown University, and author dedicated to helping people navigate the complexities of their most important relationships and roles. Using insights from relationship science and therapy, I provide tools to improve connections—with partners, children, colleagues, or yourself—so you can build healthier, more satisfying relationships.My MissionTo empower individuals, couples, and families to skillfully navigate the challenges of relationships and life roles using science-backed tools from relationship research and couples therapy.Core Pillars of My WorkNavigating Relationship Fractures: Science-based tools to heal relationship challenges, rebuild trust, and address complexities like betrayal or tough decisions.Fostering Relational Thriving: Strategies to strengthen bonds, improve communication, and enhance connection in partnerships, parenting, friendships, and work.Connected Parenting: Guidance to sustain and grow connections with children and co-parents, turning parenting into a source of connection.Work-Life Enrichment: Transform work-family conflict into balance, managing stress and preventing burnout to create a fulfilling career-family integration.About MeClinical Psychologist: Decades of experience helping people navigate relational distress, role strain, and stress management.Brown University Faculty: Research and teaching focus on relational thriving and work-family balance.Author of Work, Parent, Thrive: A guide to integrating family and career, offering practical tools for thriving in both.Writer: Contributor to The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and more, sharing evidence-based insights on relationships, parenting, and work-life balance.What You Can Expect From My WorkHeal relationship fractures and rebuild trust.Foster stronger connections in romantic, family, and work relationships.Transform work-family conflict into enriching balance.Build resilience to prevent burnout.Develop parenting strategies to stay connected with children and parenting partners.Let’s ConnectSubscribe to My Substack: Get regular advice on relationships, parenting, and work-life enrichment.Follow Me on LinkedIn: Stay updated on navigating complex relationships and life roles.Check Out My Book: Work, Parent, Thrive—practical tools for balancing family and career.Life is complicated, but with the right strategies, we can thrive in our relationships and roles.

Experience

1. Writer

   Shambhala Publications

   Jun 2014 — Present

   I wrote about relationships between partners, parents and kids, and between life roles. My first book, Work, Parent, Thrive, came out in 2022.

Education

• Brown University

  Internship (Psychology Residency), Clinical Psychology

  2007 — 2008

• Washington University in St. Louis

  BA, Psychology, Economics

  1997 — 2001

• Brown University

  Postdoctoral Fellowship, Clinical Psychology

  2008 — 2011

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Clinical Psychology

• University of Colorado Boulder

  MA, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology

  2002 — 2007

Skills

• Interventions
• Group Therapy
• Mental Health
• Clinical
• Teaching
• Adolescents
• Clinical Psychology
• Neuropsychological Assessment
• Family Therapy
• Psychology
• Adults
• Clinical Supervision
• Counseling
• Cognition
• Cbt
• Psychotherapy