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Council Staff Therapist Emma Steiner interviewed in Generocity article

June 20, 2017

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…

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CFR Staff Therapists George James and Ryan McMillian Make HuffPost List of 15 Black Male Therapists You Should Know

May 18, 2017

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

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Staff Therapists Carol Blum and Wanda Sevey to Speak at Women Veterans Center

May 12, 2017

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…

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Staff Therapist Dr. Bea Hollander to Speak at the 2017 Yom HaShoah Commemoration Day

April 20, 2017

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….

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Staff Therapist, Sara Corse, Ph.D., interviewed on CBS 3 Philly to discuss Co-Parenting

April 7, 2017

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/

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KYW Newsradio 1060 interviews CFR’s Wanda Sevey, MDiv, LMFT

April 7, 2017

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.  

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Kenneth W. Covelman, Ph.D on Stepfamilies and Stepparenting

October 12, 2015

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…

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Therapist Kristine Seitz interviewed on WHYY Voices in the Family

September 7, 2015

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.

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Dr. Ken Covelman interviewed for Philadelphia Inquirer about elderly couples and long term marriage

June 23, 2015

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.

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Dr. Corse on the Rachel Dolezal controversy

June 23, 2015

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.

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New Year’s Resolutions for Children

December 30, 2014

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.

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Emma Steiner, LCSW on WHYY’s NewsWorks Radio Show

December 18, 2014

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.

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Holiday travel: Coordinating kids and adults for the holiday season

October 30, 2014

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.

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Dr. Michele Marsh on “The Grandparent Trap” in American Baby Magazine

August 25, 2014

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….

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Therapist Priscilla Singleton contributes to Philadelphia Inquirer article about Half Birthdays

August 21, 2014

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.

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Dr. Sara Corse contributes to CBS Philly article about “the silent treatment”

August 7, 2014

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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