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A teal background with a purple speech bubble in the center. The top of the speech bubble displays the 'Council for Relationships' logo. Below it, large white text reads 'Press Release.' At the bottom of the speech bubble, smaller white text states: 'Council for Relationships receives $657,827 grant from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for trauma-informed mental health care and violence prevention.'

CFR Awarded $657,827 Grant for Trauma Care Expansion

January 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Council for Relationships Receives $657,827 Grant from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for Trauma-Informed Mental Health Care and Violence Prevention  Philadelphia, PA – 01/10/2025 – Council for Relationships (CFR) is proud to announce the approval of a $657,827 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for Violence Intervention…

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CFR’s Dr. Sara J. Corse Guest Appearance on NBC10 Philadelphia’s @Issue

November 25, 2024

November 24, 2024 | Dr. Sara J. Corse was a guest on the NBC10 Philadelphia show @Issue. Dr. Corse joined the show to discuss navigating complicated conversations with loved ones this Thanksgiving in light of the recent U.S. Presidential election. Dr. Corse is CFR’s Director of Community Partnerships Initiative and a Staff Therapist.

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Graphic with a purple speech bubble on a teal background. Inside the speech bubble, white text reads 'Council for Relationships Press Release.' Below the speech bubble, text reads: 'Council for Relationships Launches New Community Trauma Response (CTR) Program to Support Philadelphia Communities Affected by Trauma.

CFR Launches New Community Trauma Response Program to Support Philadelphia Communities Affected by Trauma

October 7, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 7, 2024    Contact: Michael Fasano-McCarron Director of Communications & Development Council for Relationships Phone: 215.382.6680 ext. 3160 Email: mmccarron@councilforrelationships.org  Council for Relationships Launches New Community Trauma Response (CTR) Program to Support Philadelphia Communities Affected by Trauma  Philadelphia, PA — Council for Relationships (CFR) is proud to announce the launch of…

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EMDR Therapy for PTSD: What You Need to Know

July 2, 2024

Amy Jones, a therapist at the Council for Relationships, first trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) in 2021. She quickly fell in love with EMDR therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to its effectiveness in shifting traumatic memories for both herself and her clients. This blog outlines the signs of PTSD…

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The image features a promotional graphic with the title "Closing the Gap in North Philly PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES". Below the title, there's a byline "By Sonja Spangler, LSW" indicating the authorship. The image displays the silhouette of a pregnant woman against a backdrop of a night sky filled with stars, symbolizing perhaps hope and contemplation. The silhouette merges into a graphic that appears to represent a city skyline, possibly alluding to the community context of the services discussed. The bottom of the image has the text "COUNCIL FOR RELATIONSHIPS", likely the organization responsible for the services or the article itself. The overall theme suggests a focus on addressing the needs for mental health support for mothers in North Philadelphia.

Closing the Gap: Perinatal Mental Health Services in North Philadelphia

April 3, 2024

Perinatal mental health services play a crucial role in supporting expecting and new mothers, offering hope and essential care in communities facing significant challenges. This blog explores the transformative impact of these services, detailing the journey of embedding a Council for Relationships (CFR) Therapist within the Stephen Klein Wellness Center in North Philadelphia and the…

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The image is a promotional graphic for a blog post, with a background photograph of a row of traditional brick townhouses that could be found in Philadelphia. In the foreground, there is a translucent overlay with text that reads "Philadelphia Therapist Embraces Spirituality in Counseling" in bold white letters. Below the headline, it states "A NEW BLOG" followed by the author's name "By L. Stewart Barbera Jr., PsyD, MSW" in smaller font. The text is arranged on a bright cyan-colored rectangle which contrasts with the background. The graphic is designed to be eye-catching and informative, likely intended for sharing on social media or a website to attract readers to the blog article.

Philadelphia Therapist Embraces Spirituality in Counseling

February 6, 2024

CFR is thrilled to have L. Stewart Barbera Jr., a Philadelphia therapist, as a valued member of our team. Read more about Stewart’s therapeutic approaches, goals, and training. Being a Therapist in the Philadelphia Area is a Tremendous Privilege I have used my social work and psychology background to work with kids, teens, and adults…

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How to Breathe Correctly

September 5, 2023

If you are reading this, there is a chance you are also holding your breath or your breath is shallow. You are not unique, unfortunately. Most of us are not breathing correctly, especially when we are looking at a screen. CFR Staff Therapist and CPI Specialist Mike Butera discusses the following in this article: Reflections…

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Notes from the 2023 Drexel MCH Symposium

June 27, 2023

On June 1, 2023, Drexel University held the 2023 Drexel Maternal and Child Health Symposium: Gun Violence: Impacts & Solutions from an MCH Perspective. The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) conference, “highlight[ed] the work of communities and programs seeking to reduce the impact of gun violence on maternal and child health populations, including women, children,…

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