Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D.

About

Suzanne Degges-White, PhD, LCPC, LPC, LMHC, NCC, is professor and chair of the Counseling and Higher Education department at Northern Illinois University. She is a licensed counselor whose focus includes working with individuals and families facing transitions. Her academic research explores development over the lifespan with a strong focus on women’s relationships and women’s developmental transitions.

Books by Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D.

Recent Posts

Why Kind People Join Cruel Crowds: Risk of Collective Sadism

When a crowd turns cruel, what keeps us human? Explore why kind people get swept up—and how you can stay anchored in compassion.

The New Rules of Friendship: Navigating Modern Connections

Here are 12 modern rules of friendship with tips for navigating digital boundaries, avoiding friendship burnout, and nurturing meaningful connections both online and offline.

Dating Without Drama: Modern Trends Support Mental Health

Learn how intentional dating practices like slow dating and clear coding can reduce stress, boost emotional well-being, and increase joy in today’s dating world.

Staying Friends With an Ex: Smart or Risky?

Staying friends with an ex is possible and may be good for you. Here are benefits, risks, and practical tips for healthy post-breakup connections.

Do Narcissists Commit Suicide?

Some narcissists find severe threats to their self-esteem and self-worth intolerable and seek to end their pain at any cost.

Making Friends as Adults: Reboot Connection a Swipe at a Time

Struggling to make friends as an adult? Learn how friendship apps and effort can help you overcome loneliness and reconnect with others.

Is Family Loyalty a Thing of the Past?

The stigma around family estrangement has evaporated.

Why Some Friends Always Try to Correct You

Ego, one-upmanship, family history, or other issues.

What Drives Friendly Competition Between Good Friends?

From besties to frenemies, here's why some friendships come with a competitive edge.

Family Estrangement: What Do You Want Your Last Words to Be?

Dealing with estrangement is hard, but owning past mistakes, acknowledging you did the best you could, and taking responsibility for future actions can be wonderfully freeing.