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How to Recognize Anxiety in Children
Sarah Bauer, MS, MFT is a couple and family therapist, specializing in domestic violence, trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Many children and adults experience anxiety at one time or another. Adults may attribute such feelings of nervousness (“butterflies”), worry, or sleep issues. Children, however, having not yet developed the skills to state…
Read MoreDe-Stress with This Easy Breathing Technique You Can Do Right Now
Laurel Roe, MS CHR, MFT, has a background in education and particularly enjoys working with families with members who have special needs, parenting issues, childhood developmental concerns, and anxiety in children, teens, and adults. “As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong with you.” Jon Kabat-Zin I hear many…
Read MoreIntroducing Featured Staff Therapist, Laurel Roe, MS CHR, MFT
Every month, Council for Relationships highlights one of our staff therapists on the blog. January’s Featured Therapist Laurel Roe, MS CHR, MFT, has a background in education and particularly enjoys working with families with members who have special needs, parenting issues, childhood developmental concerns, and anxiety in children, teens, and adults. Check out the interview below…
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Introducing December’s Featured Therapist, Alishia Kalos, PsyD
Every month, Council for Relationships highlights one of our staff therapists on the blog. December’s Featured Therapist Alishia Kalos is a licensed psychologist experienced in addressing couples’ sexual and relational concerns as well as helping clients manage major health-related changes like chronic illness. Check out the interview below to learn more about Alishia! What is your background?…
Read MoreStaff Therapist Carol Blum Reflects on Why Self-Harm in Teen Girls is on the Rise
November 27, 2017 A new study indicates that cases of self-harm and suicide attempts are on the rise among young girls in the US. The study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Hadas Kusnitz of KYW radio reached out to CFR therapist…
Read MoreBill Coffey, MSS, LCSW, Offers Expert Opinion on CBS 3
November 9, 2017 CBS 3 Philly consulted CFR Staff Therapist Bill Coffey to determine what is is normal behavior when in comes to privacy in a romantic relationship.
Read MoreCFR Staff Therapist Adam Goodman Interviewed by CBS3 Philly
In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal, Adam Goodman sat down with Natasha Brown from CBS3 Philly to discuss how sexual harassment and rape survivors feel emotionally and psychologically when faced to uncover their experiences publicly. Click here to watch and read the full interview.
Read MoreAdam Goodman, CFR Staff Therapist, featured on Philly.com
Adam Goodman’s response to the horrific shooting at a country music concert that left 59 people dead on Sunday in Las Vegas, NV was posted to Philly.com. Click here to read the full article. Adam Goodman, JD, MFT Staff Therapist 215-382-6680 x 7208 agoodman@councilforrelationships.org
Read MoreCFR Staff Therapist Ryan McMillian Featured on CBS Philly: Helping Your Child And You Cope With Back-to-School Anxiety
Ryan McMillian sat down with CBS Philly to lend expert advice for parents coping with back to school anxiety. Click here to watch the full interview on CBS Philly
Read MoreGetting to know July’s Featured Therapist, John McWilliams, MSS, LCSW
Every month, Council for Relationships highlights one of our staff therapists on the blog. Read our interview below with July’s Featured Therapist John McWilliams, MSS, LCSW. What makes you unique as a therapist and person? Well, I am not sure that I am particularly unique but I often surprise people with my story. I was…
Read MoreCouncil Staff Therapist Emma Steiner interviewed in Generocity article
Council Staff Therapist Emma Steiner weighs in on providing mental health services for immigrants and refugees in Philadelphia through a partnership with Nationalities Service Center (NSC). Click here to read the full article. Emma Steiner, MSW, LCSW Staff Therapist 215- 382-6680 ext. 4279 esteiner@councilforrelationships.org Learn more about Emma on her staff profile, or you can make…
Read MoreCFR Staff Therapists George James and Ryan McMillian Make HuffPost List of 15 Black Male Therapists You Should Know
Council For Relationships’ Dr. George James and Ryan McMillian were recently featured in an article in the Huffington Post titled “15 Black Male Therapists You Should Know.” Click here to read the full article in HuffPost
Read MoreStaff Therapists Carol Blum and Wanda Sevey to Speak at Women Veterans Center
On May 23, 2017, Council staff therapist, Carol Blum will conduct an interactive discussion with women Veterans on “Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety” from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at the Women Veterans Center located at 259 N. Lawrence Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. On June 8, 2017, Wanda Sevey will conduct an interactive discussion with women Veterans…
Read MoreGetting to know May’s Featured Therapist, Emma Steiner, MSW, LCSW
Every month, Council for Relationships highlights one of our staff therapists on the blog. May’s Featured Therapist Emma Steiner, MSW, LCSW wears many hats at Council for Relationships. Read more in our interview below. What is your role at Council for Relationships? In addition to being a therapist, I am also the Associate Director of…
Read MoreStaff Therapist Dr. Bea Hollander to Speak at the 2017 Yom HaShoah Commemoration Day
Staff therapist Dr. Bea Hollander will speak at this years’ Yom HaShoah Commemoration Day on April 23, 2017 at 5:00PM at Har Zion Temple located at 1500 Hagys Ford Road. Penn Valley, PA. Click here for more information. To commemorate approximately six million Jews and five million others who lost their lives during the Holocaust, Dr….
Read MoreStaff Therapist, Sara Corse, Ph.D., interviewed on CBS 3 Philly to discuss Co-Parenting
Staff Therapist Sara Corse, Ph.D., sits down with Nicole Brewer from CBS Philly to discuss the importance of communication while co-parenting and divorced. Click here to read the full article and watch the interview. http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/04/04/divorced-parents-annual-family-portrait/
Read MoreKYW Newsradio 1060 interviews CFR’s Wanda Sevey, MDiv, LMFT
Council for Relationships’ very own Wanda Sevey, MDiv, LMFT was recently featured in an interview on KYW Newsradio 1060 about relationship break ups during the Spring season. Click here to read full related article.
Read MoreMeet March’s Featured Therapist of the Month, Tracey Tanenbaum, M.Ed, MFT
Every month, Council for Relationships highlights one of our staff therapists on the blog. Read on for our interview with March’s Featured Therapist, Tracey Tanenbaum, M.Ed, MFT! Tell us a little about what makes you unique as a therapist and person. I have always been an observer. As a child growing up in New York…
Read MoreMeet Wanda Sevey, MDiv, LMFT, Featured Staff Therapist for December
Every month, Council for Relationships highlights one of our staff therapists on the blog. Read our interview below with December’s Featured Therapist Wanda Sevey, MDiv, LMFT. Why are relationships important? I think that being in relationships is baked into our existence as human beings. When things go well for us at our beginning, we experience…
Read MoreGetting to Know Kristine Seitz, M.Ed, MSW, LSW – Part II
Every month, Council for Relationships highlights one of our staff therapists on the blog. October’s Featured Therapist Kristine Seitz is a licensed individual, relational, and sex therapist with a fascinating background. This is the second part of our interview with Kristine! What do you tell your clients who are struggling with depression or anxiety? I tell clients…
Read MoreMeet Kristine Seitz, M.Ed, MSW, LSW: Featured Therapist for October
Every month, Council for Relationships highlights one of our staff therapists on the blog. October’s Featured Therapist Kristine Seitz is a licensed individual, relational, and sex therapist with a fascinating background. Check out our brief interview to learn more about Kristine! Could you tell us a little about yourself? I am an individual, relational, and sex…
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