Lucy Blake PhD

About

Lucy Blake, Ph.D. is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of the West of England, in the U.K. She completed her Ph.D. and postdoctoral research in psychology at the Centre for Family Research at Cambridge University. Her research has focused on three broad areas: 1) family estrangement, where family members have a distant, negative relationship with one another; 2) psychological well-being in new or non-traditional families, such as those created by assisted reproductive technologies; and 3) psychological well-being in families in which children have a disability or chronic health condition.

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Recent Posts

Why Men's Family Relationships Are More Fragile

Don’t let your partner send your cards and buy your presents this holiday season. Rather than dodging a chore, you might be missing out on a valuable opportunity for connection.

Is the Culture of Mother's Day Changing?

In this age of authenticity, can we finally tell the truth about our relationships with our mothers?

Why So Many Sibling Relationships Break Apart

Are the relationships between brothers lifelong and supportive? New research on sibling estrangement challenges these assumptions.

Yes, We Do Need to Talk About Bruno

Is it appropriate to talk to children about strained, tense, or estranged family relationships? Disney's new film Encanto shows us the way.

The Meaning of Family During the Pandemic

How can we talk about "family" during the COVID-19 pandemic in a way that is kind and inclusive?

Coping with Family Estrangement

How do people cope with family estrangement? Counseling can be helpful, research shows—especially when people do not feel pushed to think, feel, or act in a certain way.

How Much Contact With Family Is “Normal”?

How often should you call your parents? Assumptions about parent-child relationships in adulthood have important implications.

Should You Invite Estranged Family Members to Your Wedding?

Difficult decisions as to whether to invite family members to significant family occasions like weddings will be familiar to many. Especially when family members are estranged.