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CFR Receives $20,000 Grant to Support Clergy Training in Therapy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council for Relationships Receives $20,000 Grant from E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation to Support Clergy Training in Therapy Philadelphia, PA – 1/30/2025 – Council for Relationships (CFR) is honored to receive a $20,000 grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. This funding will support CFR’s Congregational and…
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Systemic Approach to Relationships: A Simpler Guide
In human relationships, patterns often shape behaviors and influence how we interact with each other. As a rabbi and therapist-in-training, I’ve learned that using a systemic approach to relationships helps us understand these patterns better. This approach deepens our understanding of why certain behaviors continue and gives us tools to foster healing and stronger connections….
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Philadelphia Therapist Accepting New Clients: Chimère G. Holmes
Finding a Philadelphia therapist accepting new clients can be difficult. CFR is proud to have Staff Therapist Chimère G. Holmes, MA, MSEd, LPC as a member of our organization. Chimère sees patients virtually and is currently accepting new clients. Continue reading to learn more about Chimère, her therapeutic approaches, goals, and training. Chimère’s journey to…
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Lent and Mental Health
Lent is a springtime season in the Christian Church that begins a 40-day discipline of prayer, fasting, and contemplation. Lent also forces us to grapple with our own mortality. This can be triggering for many, but, with meditation and reflection, Lent can be a wonderful season for our mental health. Read on to learn more…
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Purim and Mental Health: What the Holiday Can Teach Us about Ourselves
What can the Jewish holiday of Purim teach us about our own mental health? For one, it reminds us of the importance to unmask our true selves. Read on to learn more about Purim and mental health. A Jewish Masquerade Ball Purim is like a Jewish masquerade ball. Commemorating the Persian Jewish Queen Esther and…
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