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Graphic with a puzzle piece theme, featuring the text 'Help for Young Adults with Autism' in bold black and white fonts on a purple and light blue background. The author, Margot Stein, LMFT, is credited at the bottom, and the Council for Relationships logo appears in the bottom-right corner.

Help for Young Adults with Autism

February 18, 2021

Navigating young adulthood can be challenging for anyone, but for individuals with autism, the transition comes with unique obstacles. Understanding how to help young adults with autism can make a…

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Staff Therapist Margot Stein’s Online Support Group Featured on Patch.com: Support for Parents of Special Needs Teens

January 13, 2021

Does your teen have atypical needs that require more effective parenting strategies? Has pandemic life made discipline more challenging? Join us for a confidential monthly conversation exploring teen issues including…

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Priscilla Singleton Recipient of 2020 Thomas Jefferson University Award for Outstanding Adjunct Teaching

December 17, 2020

Priscilla Singleton, MSW, LMFT, LCSW, Associate Program Director of the Master’s in Couple and Family Therapy Program in the Department of Counseling and Behavioral Health, is recipient of the 2020 Thomas…

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Illustration titled 'Building Resilience After Trauma' by Dr. Bea Hollander-Goldfein. The image shows a person in teal and purple pushing back large falling domino pieces, symbolizing resilience and the strength to stop or overcome difficult events. The logo for Council for Relationships is displayed in the bottom right corner.

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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Director 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

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…

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Staff Therapist Ayo Akindumila Featured on Instagram Live: Mental Health, Quarantine, and Racial Justice

August 4, 2020

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…

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Staff Therapist Dr. Alishia Kalos Featured on TELEMUNDO 62 (En Español): Salud Emocional Durante la Pandemia

May 27, 2020

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…

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Staff 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

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…

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Staff Therapist Kristine Seitz Featured on NorthJersey.com: Sex in the Age of Coronavirus

April 4, 2020

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…

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Staff Therapist Allen-Michael Lewis Featured on KYW NewsRadio: Black History Month A Good Time to Talk to Kids About Race

February 17, 2020

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…

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Staff Therapist, Sara Corse, Ph.D., Interviewed on CBS 3 Philly

December 4, 2019

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…

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CFR Staff Therapist Ryan McMillian Spoke on Veterans’ Voice Radio

September 30, 2019

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…

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Staff Therapist Dr. Kenneth Covelman Appears on CBS 3

October 22, 2018

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…

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Staff Therapist Sarah Bauer, MS, MFT featured in AAMFT’s Family Therapy Magazine

August 20, 2018

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…

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Senior Staff Therapist Bill Coffey Comments on Demi Lovato’s Tragic Relapse

August 1, 2018

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,…

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CFR Faculty Dr. Ken Covelman Teaches Course on Psychological Issues in Genetic Counseling

March 13, 2018

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…

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Nancy Isserman in The Meadville Tribune: PTSD in Veterans contributes to depression, substance abuse

February 19, 2018

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…

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Title graphic for blog "Anxiety and Worry Symptoms in Children" against a white background. Below it reads "Recognize and Act" and below that, "Council for Relationships." There's a greyscale picture of a child crying and a parent anxious.

Anxiety and Worry Symptoms in Children

February 13, 2018

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…

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Staff Therapist Carol Blum Reflects on Why Self-Harm in Teen Girls is on the Rise

November 27, 2017

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…

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Bill Coffey, MSS, LCSW, Offers Expert Opinion on CBS 3

November 9, 2017

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.

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CFR Staff Therapist Adam Goodman Interviewed by CBS3 Philly

October 12, 2017

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…

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