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New Parents, Social Media & Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
From over-the-top pregnancy reveals to momfluencers with hundreds of thousands of followers, social media might lead new parents to believe pregnancy is relatively easy. It is not. Pregnancy is complicated….
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Benefits of Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Groups
While becoming a new mother is rewarding, the journey is riddled with constant change, uncertainty, feelings of doubt, fear, and isolation. New mothers often fear voicing their needs or reaching…
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Women’s Mental Health Disparities 2023
Women’s History Month is a time for us to reflect on the unique experience of women in our history. It is a time to evaluate how that experience has shaped…
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Benefits of Mindfulness on Women’s Health
Many often do not think about it, but our mood and life experiences play an essential role in our health. Our mood and life stressors can negatively impact our health…
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The Importance of Homeostasis & Self-Love
Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, hue, or identity. All humans can be subjected to experiencing mental health challenges. The objective is to determine how…
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Taking Care of Yourself or a Loved One After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can come with a range of emotions. You might feel surprise, fear, anxiety, and even relief after determining a course of treatment. Friends and family…
Read MoreUnderstanding Post-Partum Depression
Dr. Jane Summers is the Medical Director at Council for Relationships, and founding Director of Women’s Psychological Health Services. Having specialized in women’s behavioral health throughout her career, Dr. Summers’…
Read MoreWoman-Founded in 1932
March is Women’s History Month and Council for Relationships (CFR) is celebrating 90 years of Marriage & Family Therapy, the legacy of Dr. Emily Mudd, and honoring all the women (trans…
Read MoreSurvivors of Sexual Violence, We Believe You.
Kristine Seitz, MEd, MSW, LSW is a staff therapist at Council for Relationships Voorhees. She is a sexuality educator and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Studies at…
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My Message to Women: You do not have to suffer in silence
Elyse Stein Batoff, Psychologist, LMFT has years of experience working in the area of Women’s Psychological Health Services. She has offered the emotional support that has been needed by many…
Read MoreWhy I joined a group of clinicians devoted to Women’s Psychological Health Services
Staff Therapist Laurel Roe, MS CHR, MFT is one of over 20 clinicians in the Women’s Psychological Health Services program at Council for Relationships. Read on to find out more about…
Read MoreSeeking: Balance in Relationships
Deb D’Arcangelo is CEO of Council for Relationships which provides therapy on a sliding fee scale and trains current and future therapists. This Women’s History Month, we at Council…
Read MoreA Therapist’s Guide to Speaking Your Truth in #MeToo
Content warning: abuse and sexual assault “What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have. And I’m especially proud and…
Read MoreDealing with Trauma in the Wake of #MeToo
Tracey Tanenbaum is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Staff Therapist at Council for Relationships. She also serves as the Clinical Specialist of the Community Partnerships Initiative. In early October, numerous…
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An Open Letter From One Mother to Another
Dear Mother, I want to wish you a happy day. No I’m not your child but I am so grateful for you and all that you do. You see, I…
Read MoreFor Anyone Who Loves Someone Struggling with Breast Cancer (or any illness)
It’s now officially October! Which means we’ll be seeing a flurry of pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. I’d like to take this opportunity to speak about the…
Read MoreThoughts on Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can affect women after childbirth. Mothers who experience postpartum depression may have feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, or exhaustion, and for up to…
Read MoreSexuality: The Impact on Team Dynamics
Last week, University of Missouri football player and NFL draft hopeful Michael Sam publicly announced that he is gay. In April, Jason Collins, a former NBA player, shared the same…
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