Dr. Deanna Brann, Ph.D.

Deanna Brann, Ph.D., is a leading expert in the field of mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships. She has over 25 years experience as a clinical psychotherapist and ran her own private practice for more than 18 years. Based in Knoxville, TN, Dr. Brann is a sought after speaker, author and seminar leader. She is the two time author of Reluctantly Related: Secrets To Getting Along With Your Mother-in-Law or Daughter-in-Law and Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law Say the Darndest Things. www.drdeannabrann.com

Articles by Dr. Deanna Brann, Ph.D.

Dealing with Passive-Aggressive In-Laws

Do you have a mother-in-law or a daughter-in-law who says she is “fine” but then starts in with loud, heavy sighs or undermining “accidental” oversights? No matter what she says or doesn’t say, her actions are screaming the real truth: She is not happy with you. This is called passive aggressive behavior, and it’s not your imagination–it’s very real! […] Read More >