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How to Practice Mindfulness with Council for Relationships: Typewriter printing the word 'Mindfulness' on paper, representing mindfulness techniques to support mental health and well-being.

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 physical well-being. For example, studies show that women who experience chronic stress face a higher risk of severe health outcomes, including cancer, heart disease, and…

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Featured image with title 'Understanding the Mental Health Healing Process' by Bea Hollander-Goldfein, PhD, LMFT, CCTP, APIT, with Council for Relationships logo.

Understanding the Mental Health Healing Process

October 8, 2024

In her new blog, CFR Staff Therapist and Co-Director of the Transcending Trauma Project, Bea Hollander-Goldfein, PhD, LMFT, CCTP, APIT, explores the mental health healing process and its role in achieving emotional well-being. By reflecting on the nature of therapy, human resilience, and the power of connection, Bea delves into how therapeutic relationships can transform…

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Promotional graphic for the blog 'Mental Health in Minority Communities' by Bianca Williams, MFT. The image features a young African American man with a serious expression, wearing a denim jacket. The text on the image includes the blog title and 'Care is Critical,' along with the Council for Relationships logo.

Mental Health in Minority Communities: Care is Critical

August 7, 2024

Bianca Williams, a dedicated clinician at Council for Relationships, emphasizes the importance of normalizing all feelings and emotions for her clients. Mental health in minority communities is a critical issue, and this blog aims to shed light on the unique challenges and stigmas that exist within these communities. Bianca shares her personal and professional insights…

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Promotional graphic for the Heal Your Roots podcast episode titled "CULTURAL DOUBLE STANDARDS: FOOD AND BODY IMAGE" featuring CFR Senior Director of Clinical Programs Allen-Michael Lewis, M.S, LMFT, AS. The graphic includes a photo of Allen-Michael Lewis on the right side, smiling and wearing glasses and a shirt with the year 1989. The left side shows the podcast logo and details: Season 3, Episode 15. The text at the bottom reads: "Featuring CFR Senior Director of Clinical Programs Allen-Michael Lewis, MS, LMFT, AS." The CFR and Heal Your Roots Wellness logos are also present. The background is light with purple accents.

CFR Senior Director of Clinical Programs, Allen-Michael Lewis, was a Guest on the Heal Your Roots Podcast

July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024 | CFR Senior Director of Clinical Programs and Staff Therapist Allen-Michael Lewis M.S, LMFT, AS, was featured on the Heal Your Roots podcast. Allen was a guest on their episode titled, CULTURAL DOUBLE STANDARDS: FOOD AND BODY IMAGE WITH ALLEN-MICHAEL LEWIS, LMFT. We encourage you to listen and share the show. To…

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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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An illustration for a blog post titled "NAVIGATING SELF-CARE IN THE AGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA". The image shows a grayscale room filled with plants, books, candles, and cozy furniture, with a person sitting cross-legged in meditation pose facing a window that reveals a colorful outdoor scene. At the bottom, the text reads "COUNCIL FOR RELATIONSHIPS" and "By Bianca Williams, MFT".

Navigating Self-Care in the Age of Social Media

March 13, 2024

This blog delves into the evolution of social networks, the challenges and opportunities they present, and practical strategies for fostering self-care and compassion in our digital interactions. It aims to offer insights into maintaining a healthy equilibrium between our digital personas and real-life selves, emphasizing the significance of authentic connections. We invite you to continue…

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