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Birth Trauma: A Story of Survival, Vulnerability & Healing

When a friend, Lauren, shared this with me, it captured the profound disorientation and grief that can follow a traumatic birth, especially when a carefully prepared birth plan goes awry….

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Mental Health Care for Women in 2025

May 13, 2025

In 2025, mental health care for women remains a critical public health issue—especially for those whose daily life is shaped by systemic inequality, trauma, or discrimination. At Council for Relationships…

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Using Mindfulness to Evaluate Your Relationship with Social Media

May 6, 2025

Mindfulness is the practice of noticing what is happening within and around you in the present moment. In this blog, we’ll explore how you can apply mindful social media use…

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Expert Couples and Individual Therapy in Philadelphia with Hannah

May 1, 2025

When you’re looking for a mental health professional, you want someone who offers expert guidance, understands your unique experiences, and helps you achieve meaningful, lasting results. With Hannah Reiss, MFT,…

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Holocaust Remembrance & the Legacy of Intergenerational Trauma

The government of Israel established Yom HaShoah as a day of Holocaust remembrance to honor the six million Jews and five million others who perished in the Holocaust—an event whose…

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Supporting Transgender Mental Health Through Gender Affirming Care

April 17, 2025
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Visibility empowers transgender and nonbinary people. Honoring trans lives means recognizing their resilience and lived experiences, while also advocating for essential support like gender affirming care and transgender mental health…

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Managing Anxiety & Mental and Physical Health Tips

April 9, 2025

CFR Staff Therapist Meghan Rydzewski understands that managing anxiety during periods of uncertainty can be difficult, especially when trying to balance both mental and physical health. She emphasizes the importance…

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Exploring Men’s Mental Health Through IFS Therapy

April 7, 2025

Many men feel pressure to be providers, leaders, and stoic figures of strength. In her latest blog, CFR Staff Therapist Kelly Davis shares how Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS therapy) offers…

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Minority Stress & LGBTQ+ Mental Health: What to Know

April 2, 2025

At Council for Relationships, we believe representation, visibility, and affirmation are essential to LGBTQ+ mental health. In this blog, Clinical Intern Kathy O’Hearn—a master’s student at Thomas Jefferson University and…

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Emily Mudd: Celebrating the Founder of Council for Relationships | Part Three

March 25, 2025

Women’s mental health has remained central to Council for Relationships since Dr. Emily Mudd founded the organization nearly a century ago. Dr. Mudd’s groundbreaking efforts transformed society’s views on women’s…

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Portrait of Reid Cilley, MFT, a trauma informed therapist at Council for Relationships. Reid, a staff therapist based in Philadelphia and online, specializes in trauma therapy and identity-affirming care. Text overlay reads 'Featured Philly Therapist' with the CFR logo and a pride heart.

Trauma Informed Therapist Reid Cilley Helps Clients Heal and Grow

March 21, 2025

Meet Reid Cilley, MFT: A Trauma Informed Therapist Centered on You When you’re searching for a trauma informed therapist, you deserve someone who listens without judgment and adapts to your…

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Emily Mudd: Celebrating the Founder of Council for Relationships | Part Two

March 17, 2025

To understand the history of marriage counseling requires an understanding of the contributions made by Dr. Emily Hartshorne Mudd. So, as we celebrate Women’s History Month, we continue our exploration…

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Emily Mudd: Celebrating the Founder of Council for Relationships | Part One

March 12, 2025

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let us reflect on the work of Dr. Emily Hartshorne Mudd. She was a visionary in women’s mental health who championed relationship equity when…

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Trauma Responses & Community Violence: Why the Brain Reacts the Way It Does

March 3, 2025

Davina Scott, a Clinical Intern at Council for Relationships and a student at the University of Pennsylvania, explores the profound effects of community violence on mental health. In this blog,…

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5 Tips to Reverse Seasonal Depression

February 6, 2025

As the days grow shorter and temperatures decrease, many individuals notice a change in their mood. This phenomenon is commonly known as the “winter blues.” For some, these feelings can…

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025

International Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. This day serves as a reminder of the terrible events that took place during…

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Military Family Therapist in Philadelphia

December 16, 2024

Dr. Qianna S. Snooks is the Director of CFR’s Operation Home & Healing program and a dedicated Staff Therapist. Along with seeing a broad range of clients, Dr. Snooks is…

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Navigating the Holiday Season for Military Families" - A blog graphic with a blurred image of a Christmas tree in the background. The text includes the title of the blog and a subtitle, "Veteran Mental Health During the Holidays: A Blog by Dr. Qianna S. Snooks." The Council for Relationships logo is displayed at the top. The design is festive and professional, using a soft purple tone and white accents.

Veteran Mental Health During the Holidays

November 26, 2024

This time of year can be a joyous time filled with holiday family traditions, connection, and gratitude, but for military families, it often brings unique challenges. Balancing deployments, reintegration, and…

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How to Overcome Feelings of Inadequacy During the Holidays

November 19, 2024

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration, but for many, it can magnify feelings of inadequacy and loneliness. Social media platforms and societal…

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How to Practice Mindfulness: A Woman’s Guide

November 14, 2024

How to Practice Mindfulness to Support Your Health and Well-being Our daily moods and life experiences are closely linked to our health. Many people don’t realize that stress can affect…

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Cognitive Impairment After a Stroke: Invisible Disability Support

October 21, 2024

People often associate stroke recovery with physical challenges like mobility or speech difficulties. However, one of the most significant, yet less visible, hurdles many stroke survivors face is cognitive impairment…

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