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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 from difficult situations, often bringing a deeper awareness of life’s value. Dr. Ann Masten, a well-known researcher, explains that self-regulation—or controlling our emotions—plays a key…
Read MoreDirector of Clinical Services, Emma Steiner, Featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer: ‘I Feel Stuck’: Philadelphians Struggle with The Effects of Unemployment on Mental Health
December 1, 2020 | When Joe Ronca locked the doors of Kawaii Kitty Cafe in Queen Village on March 15, he thought the popular spot, which he co-owned with his partner Kristin Eissler, would be open again after a few months. The couple quarantined at home and prepared to ride out the pandemic, like hundreds of…
Read MoreStaff Therapist Ayo Akindumila Featured on Instagram Live: Mental Health, Quarantine, and Racial Justice
August 4, 2020 | Staff Therapist Ayo Akindumila, LMFT participated in an Instagram Live with former CFR marketing intern and current social media influencer, Christe Konopitski (@classicallychriste), to discuss mental health, quarantine, and racial justice. Watch the full Instagram Live Recommended start time: 05:30. Please excuse any technical difficulties. Ayo Akindumila, LMFT is a Staff Therapist…
Read MoreStaff Therapist Dr. Alishia Kalos Featured on TELEMUNDO 62 (En Español): Salud Emocional Durante la Pandemia
May 27, 2020 | Dr. Alishia Kalos, psicóloca clínica, explica en TELEMUNDO 62 los efectos de la crisis de salud a nivel emocional. Watch the full interview on TELEMUNDO 62 Alishia Kalos, Psy.D. is a Staff Therapist at our Paoli, PA and Center City Offices. She currently sees clients via online therapy. To set up an appointment, you can reach…
Read MoreStaff Therapist Dr. Sara Corse Featured on KYW NewsRadio: Mother’s Day May Be More Difficult Than Usual for Some This Year, Experts Say
May 10, 2020 | For many people, this Mother’s Day can be a difficult one, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. Licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Jeanne Mayo said moms who don’t live with their children might have a hard time with Mother’s Day this year. “With COVID-19, you have mothers and their children who are…
Read MoreStaff Therapist Kristine Seitz Featured on NorthJersey.com: Sex in the Age of Coronavirus
April 4, 2020 | This is not a good time to be having an affair. Nor, for that matter, is it an ideal time to find a lover. Heck, it isn’t even a good time to greet your partner with a kiss. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives: How and where we work,…
Read MoreStaff Therapist Allen-Michael Lewis Featured on KYW NewsRadio: Black History Month A Good Time to Talk to Kids About Race
February 17, 2020 | February is Black History Month, and Staff Therapist Allen-Michael Lewis, MS, LMFT suggests it’s also a good time to open up a conversation about race with your children, especially in families that are not ethnically diverse. Listen to the full interview on KYW NewsRadio Allen-Michael Lewis, MS, LMFT is a Staff Therapist…
Read MoreStaff Therapist, Sara Corse, Ph.D., Interviewed on CBS 3 Philly
December 4, 2019 | Staff Therapist, Sara Corse, Ph.D., provides her insight on determining if a family member needs help or is suffering from a mental illness. While the vast majority of people coping with a mental illness are not violent, and in fact more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators of it,…
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Building Self-Love: Small Steps for Mental Health & Confidence
Self-love is essential to our mental and physical health, and how we view ourselves can significantly impact our well-being. Anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses often distort how we see ourselves, which affects our self-confidence and ability to show kindness to ourselves. When we struggle to love ourselves, it can make symptoms of depression and…
Read MoreCFR Staff Therapist Ryan McMillian Spoke on Veterans’ Voice Radio
September 30, 2019 | Recently, Ryan McMillian, MDiv, LMFT, shared his expertise in a panel discussion about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on Veterans’ Voice Radio – WFYL. PTSD is a condition that affects individuals who have experienced, or witnessed, a traumatic event. Symptoms can vary in severity and are separated into four distinct clusters: Intrusive…
Read MoreStaff Therapist Dr. Kenneth Covelman Appears on CBS 3
October 22, 2018 | Airlines have seen a notable increase in passengers traveling with “emotional support animals” (ESAs). CBS 3 consulted Council for Relationships Staff Therapist Dr. Kenneth Covelman to learn more about why and how people fly with ESA’s. Click here to watch the full segment.
Read MoreStaff Therapist Sarah Bauer, MS, MFT featured in AAMFT’s Family Therapy Magazine
August 20, 2018 | Staff Therapist Sarah Bauer MS, MFT was featured in the current issue (Volume 17, Issue No. 4) of Family Therapy Magazine by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is the professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy. This…
Read MoreSenior Staff Therapist Bill Coffey Comments on Demi Lovato’s Tragic Relapse
August 1, 2018 | Bill Coffey, MSS, LCSW is a Senior Staff Therapist at our Center City and Voorhees, New Jersey locations. Bill has decades of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in recovery. Whether or not you believe that substance abuse or addiction is a disease, the fact that it is a leading health…
Read MoreCFR Faculty Dr. Ken Covelman Teaches Course on Psychological Issues in Genetic Counseling
March 16, 2018 | Genetic testing is a hot topic in the news. The genetic testing company, 23andMe just received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to begin selling at-home DNA-testing kits. Consumers can buy these kits without a prescription to detect their risk for BRCA breast cancer genes. The recent news has been stirring a conversation about…
Read MoreNancy Isserman in The Meadville Tribune: PTSD in Veterans contributes to depression, substance abuse
February 18, 2018 | Nancy Isserman, Director of Operation Home and Healing, spoke to The Meadville Tribune about the need for accessible, high-quality mental health services for Veterans. “The prevalence of PTSD among the veteran population needs to be confronted because the disorder will often contribute to other issues, including depression and substance abuse. Research shows…
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Anxiety and Worry Symptoms in Children
When children feel anxious, they may not show it in ways adults recognize. Instead of expressing their worries, they might refuse to go to school, avoid friends, or complain of stomachaches. Understanding these anxiety and worry symptoms in children can help parents, caregivers, and family members identify when a child may need support. Because childhood…
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
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