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Meet 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…
Read MoreSelf-Reflection After an Argument
Staff Therapist Peggy Roth, MS Ed, LMFT specializes in the problems of anxiety, trauma, depression, parenting issues, loss, and uses EDMR extensively. Peggy uses EDMR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help unlock and re-process any trauma, relieve anxiety, panic, phobia, and depression. In this blog post, Peggy offers advice on self-reflection after an argument with your…
Read MoreKenneth W. Covelman, Ph.D on Stepfamilies and Stepparenting
A wedding photo went viral this week — not of a bride and groom — but of a father and stepfather. In the picture, as the dad walks the daughter down the aisle, he grabs the hand of the stepfather and pulls him into the procession. The stepfather was brought to tears, as were many…
Read MoreTherapist Kristine Seitz interviewed on WHYY Voices in the Family
On August 17th, 2015, our Council for Relationships staff therapist, Kristine Seitz, was interviewed for a live episode on Social Media, Relationships, and Intimacy on WHYY Voices in the Family. Kristine discussed the role social media plays in dating and friendships. Listen to the full episode here.
Read MoreDr. Ken Covelman interviewed for Philadelphia Inquirer about elderly couples and long term marriage
Dr. Ken Covelman was interviewed for an article that appeared on the front page of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The article is about elderly couples in long term marriages and health. Read the full article.
Read MoreDr. Corse on the Rachel Dolezal controversy
Dr. Sara Corse, Director of Council for Relationships’ University City Office and Community Partnerships Initiative, provided insight on the Rachel Dolezal controversy and racial identity for a recent news story on CBS Philly. Watch the news report here.
Read MoreThoughts from the Movie “Boyhood”
The Oscar-nominated film Boyhood takes us on a young man’s journey through 12 years. The poignant movie shows the mistakes and triumphs of one family, with parts that we can all relate to. We asked our therapists to share their thoughts from the movie. Read their feelings on Boyhood below before the Academy Awards this Sunday. (Spoiler Alert:…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions for Children
Michele Southworth, JD, LMFT contributed to an article for ALOHA Mind Math about the pros and cons of New Year’s resolutions for children. Ms. Southworth gives guidance for setting resolutions and making it a positive experience for kids. Read the full article here.
Read MoreEmma Steiner, LCSW on WHYY’s NewsWorks Radio Show
On WHYY’s NewsWorks radio show, staff therapist Emma Steiner, LCSW spoke about PTSD in relation to the murder/suicide that happened in Montgomery County on December 16 involving marine veteran Bradley Stone. The show aired on December 17th. Click here to read the article recap.
Read MoreHoliday travel: Coordinating kids and adults for the holiday season
Council for Relationships’ Staff Therapist, Emma Steiner, MSW, LCSW, spoke with The Christian Science Monitor on juggling holiday obligations – from sports to spouses – in order to gather family around the holiday table.
Read MoreDr. Michele Marsh on “The Grandparent Trap” in American Baby Magazine
Council for Relationships staff therapist, Dr. Michele Marsh, contributed to an article in American Baby Magazine on dealing with grandparents before, during, and after the birth of a child. Once, moms, dads, and medical staff were the only ones in the delivery room (problem solved!), but now BFFs, labor coaches, and even photographers are often bedside….
Read MoreTherapist Priscilla Singleton contributes to Philadelphia Inquirer article about Half Birthdays
Council for Relationships’ staff therapist Priscilla Singleton, MSW, LMFT, LCSW contributed to the article The half-birthday party: ‘Happy Half-Birthd – ‘ for the August 13, 2014 issue of Philadelphia Inquirer’s Style and Soul Section. The article discusses half birthdays, their relation to self-esteem, and the importance of positive associations.
Read MoreDr. Sara Corse contributes to CBS Philly article about “the silent treatment”
In the CBS Philly article Silence Speaks Louder Than Words…Except When It Comes to Relationships, Council for Relationships’ Dr. Sara Corse provides advice on handling arguments and fostering relationships. The article is based on a recent study that found “the silent treatment” to be the most damaging type of relationship conflict.
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