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Managing Anxiety & Mental and Physical Health Tips
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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How to Overcome Feelings of Inadequacy During the Holidays
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
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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CFR’s CCO Offers Relationship Guidance Amid Political Tensions on KYW Newsradio
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…
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Managing Anxiety & Burnout: Mental Health Tips for College Students
Many students feel the weight of balancing classes, extracurriculars, and social activities as the school year progresses. While some may navigate these demands with ease, others struggle with anxiety and…
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Daily Examen: Benefits, Examples & History
A December 2023 report by the Pew Research Center found that 70% of U.S. adults identify as spiritual in some way, with 22% being spiritual but not religious. For those…
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One Two Three Time: A Time Prioritization Strategy for Adults
In the hustle of modern life, understanding and managing personal time is critical to enhancing well-being. In fact, a recent survey found that when rating on a scale of 1-10,…
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Ambivalence During Pregnancy: Navigating the Unspoken
Pregnancy is often portrayed as a time of joy and anticipation, but for many, it’s a period marked by complex emotions. Ambivalence during pregnancy, a state of having mixed feelings…
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How To Let Go of Guilt
People feeling guilty about various situations frequently come to my small office. This includes a teenager dealing with their parent’s divorce and a client regretting not expressing themselves in their…
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How to Manage Stress During the Holidays
Ask any AI chatbot about how to manage stress during the holidays, and you’re bound to find out that there is a lot of stress management advice out there. Council for…
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Guilt-Free Holidays: A Parents’ Guide to the Holiday Season
Parenting during the holiday season is not easy. Stress, guilt, and fear can arise from various sources during this time. But do not fret, parents! Guilt-free holidays are within your…
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Mental Health Lessons from Hallmark Holiday Movies
Hallmark is popular during the holidays for its stories of love, tradition, and family. It also provides us with plenty of valuable mental health lessons. Hallmark’s holiday films teach us…
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Am I a Unicorn? A Therapist & Child of Holocaust Survivors On the Israel-Hamas War
On October 7, 2023, Hamas carried out a coordinated terrorist attack on innocent Israeli citizens and even took hostages. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas, and The Israel Defense…
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How to Breathe Correctly
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…
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Going “Home” for the Holidays
For some of us, including me, the phrase “going home for the holidays” invites anxiety, dread, and avoidance. Every year I struggle to decide what to do for Thanksgiving. The…
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Building Resilience After Trauma: Shifting Perspectives
Many people face traumatic experiences. While they can feel overwhelming, building resilience after trauma can help us regain strength and find new meaning. Resilience is the ability to bounce back…
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