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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 of Dr. Mudd’s groundbreaking contributions to women’s mental health and relationship equity. Before founding the Marriage Council of Philadelphia—now known as Council for Relationships—Dr. Emily…

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Graphic with a turquoise background and a purple speech bubble containing the Council for Relationships logo and the word 'Radio' next to an illustration of a vintage radio. Below the bubble, text reads, 'Council for Relationships’ Chief Clinical Officer offers relationship guidance amid political tensions on KYW Newsradio.'

CFR’s CCO Offers Relationship Guidance Amid Political Tensions on KYW Newsradio

October 29, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council for Relationships’ Chief Clinical Officer Offers Relationship Guidance Amid Political Tensions on KYW Newsradio Philadelphia, PA — October 29, 2024 — As Election Day approaches, political conversations are increasingly charged, impacting relationships nationwide. Council for Relationships (CFR) is pleased to announce that our Chief Clinical Officer and Staff Therapist, Emma Steiner,…

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An image featuring a promotional graphic for a therapist being featured in the news. The backdrop is split with a dark purple top half adorned with repetitive text saying "THE NEWS" in light gray, and the bottom half shows a light gray pattern with faint circular designs. The central focus is a framed photo of a smiling woman with long red hair, identified as Meghan Rydzewski, MFT, a staff therapist at CFR. To the left of her photo, there's a bold purple vertical stripe and a large, green, rectangular border surrounding her picture. Beneath the photo, in bold white text against a black background, reads "Featured in" followed by the publication name "The Wildest" in a stylized font that looks handwritten. The overall design suggests a professional announcement of the individual's media appearance.

CFR Staff Therapist Meghan Rydzewski Featured in The Wildest

April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024 | CFR Staff Therapist Meghan Rydzewski, MFT, was featured in The Wildest. Meghan spoke with journalist Maggie Langer for Maggie’s article, “So, You and Your Partner Want to Live Together—But Your Pets Don’t.” We encourage you to read and share the article. To request an appointment with Meghan Rydzewski, visit her biography….

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This is a collage of black and white images with a central color image, laid out to create a promotional graphic for an article or a discussion topic. The central color image shows two people, with a focus on their hands gently resting on one another, showcasing rings, implying a significant relationship. Surrounding this image are various black and white photos depicting different forms of affection or companionship: two people laughing together, a person resting their head on another's shoulder, two individuals sitting by a body of water, an elderly couple smiling at the camera, and a person cuddling with a dog. Overlaid on the collage is a block of text that reads "QUEERPLATONIC RELATIONSHIPS & QUESTIONING ROMANTIC HIERARCHY BY ANDY PHAM & CASEY HERGER" with the logo "COUNCIL FOR RELATIONSHIPS" at the bottom. The composition suggests a focus on the depth and variety of relationships beyond traditional romantic frameworks.

Queerplatonic Relationships & Questioning Romantic Hierarchy 

February 15, 2024
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This blog discusses the overlapping of different types of relationships, particularly in queerplatonic bonds. It also explores the complexities of human connections. Queerplatonic relationships go beyond labels and involve people who identify as asexual, aromantic, or sexual and romantic feelings. They show deep emotional intimacy. Queerplatonic partners display characteristics commonly linked to romantic partnerships, yet…

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