CFR Director of Operation Home & Healing, Dr. Nancy Isserman, serves on the Executive Committee of the Delaware Valley Veterans Consortium (DVVC). This Autumn she is stepping down from the…
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Phillies‘ partnership with Team Foster and Warrior Canine Connection to bring a new service pup to the Phillies for training reminds us of the importance of learning about…
Read MoreMemorial Day this year is Monday, May 29, 2023. Unlike Veterans Day in November when we honor all who have served, Memorial Day honors all who have died for our…
Read MoreIn the last two years, first responders in general, and police officers and firefighters more specifically, have been enduring tremendous stress while dealing with the challenges of a nation divided….
Read MoreThe last troops have left Afghanistan, but our work with the fallout from the longest war in U.S. history continues. At Council for Relationships (CFR) our therapists are continuing to…
Read MoreVeterans Day is observed annually on November 11th. It is a day set aside to honor all those who have served our country in any of its wars. Unlike Memorial…
Read MoreDr. Nancy Isserman is the Director of Operation Home and Healing: services for Veterans, active military members, and their families. U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. William P. Coleman/RELEASED…
Read MoreDr. Will G. Barnes, CMFT is a Military Clinical Consultant for Operation Home and Healing and the Post-Graduate Certificate Program. He is also a Former Chaplain, Colonel, US Army. In 1918,…
Read MoreWho is a good candidate? At Council for Relationships, we believe that everyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their lives. Every year, our therapists help thousands…
Read MoreAt Council for Relationships, our Staff Therapists come from diverse backgrounds that have shaped their clinical practices. Staff Therapist Rita DeMaria, PhD, LMFT, CST spent her young life abroad in…
Read MoreThe Vietnam War, a documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick details the “epic story of one of the most controversial events in American history.” In a Washington Post…
Read MoreBy Nancy Isserman Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Thank you for giving me the opportunity to acquaint you with Operation Home and Healing services to the military and Veteran populations. Operation…
Read MoreThe Greater Philadelphia Conference on Veteran’s Mental Health will take place May 5, 2017. This full-day event features some of the nation’s leading experts in military and Veteran behavioral health….
Read MoreDr. Nancy Isserman, MSW, PhD is the director of Operation Home and Healing (OHH). This month we observe Memorial Day. Most people, myself included, don’t stop to think about what…
Read MoreDo you know someone suffering from PTSD? Here are some tips on how you can support your loved ones who may be struggling. Realize that stigma is a barrier to…
Read MoreWith the recent conflict in Iraq quickly escalating, many have strong opinions on how the government should proceed in helping this struggling country. Billions of dollars have been spent since…
Read MoreA Personal History of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing at Council for Relationships by Senior Staff Therapist Michael D’Antonio. From ancient times, Europeans searched for a specific missing ingredient for…
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