Amelia White

Amelia White, Ph.D., is an esteemed Professor of Family Social Science and Director of the Community Engagement Center at the University of Texas. She is also a dedicated marriage and family therapist and co-founder of The White Relationship Institute, LLC, which aims to support couples from pre-marriage workshops through to long-term relationship maintenance. Visit WhiteRelationshipInstitute.com for more information.

Amelia has served as President of the National Council on Family Relations, a leading interdisciplinary organization in the field of family studies in North America. She has been honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy for her significant contributions to the field.

Amelia is a prominent advocate for strengthening community bonds and enhancing family connections in an era where digital distractions are rampant. Her initiatives focus on creating meaningful interactions within families amidst the fast-paced world of modern technology.

Her insights on this topic have been featured in various national media outlets, including CNN, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, major network morning shows, and NPR’s On Point.

In her book, "The Connected Family" (HarperCollins), Amelia addresses the challenge of maintaining strong family ties in a world dominated by screens and social media. She guides readers on using traditional moments—like game nights, weekend brunches, and storytelling sessions—to deepen family relationships.

Her book "Empowering Your Children: Guiding Growth in a Digital Age" (Penguin Random House) encourages parents to take an active role in their children's development, rather than allowing online influences to dictate their upbringing. It was recognized as Parenting Book of the Year by Parents Magazine.

In "Strengthening Your Marriage: Building Lasting Bonds in a World of Distraction" (Oxford University Press), Amelia discusses how marriages can be threatened by individualism and constant connectivity, and offers strategies for couples to reinforce their unions through shared values, rituals of intimacy, and involvement in supportive communities. This book earned the Self-Help Book of the Year Award.

Her latest publication, co-authored with her son Samuel White, is "Crafting Your Wedding Day: Navigating Family Relationships in Wedding Planning" (Simon & Schuster). It tackles the interpersonal challenges that arise during wedding planning and provides engaged couples with guidance on organizing a celebration that reflects their personal beliefs and strengthens familial ties. See TheWeddingVow.org for additional resources.