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A turquoise graphic with a purple speech bubble that reads, “Council for Relationships Press Release.” Below, white text says, “Council for Relationships welcomes Dr. Aubria ‘Bree’ Nance, LPC, Ed.D. to Board of Directors.” The design announces a new board appointment at Council for Relationships.

CFR Welcomes Dr. Aubria Nance to the Board of Directors

October 24, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council for Relationships Welcomes Dr. Aubria “Bree” Nance, LPC, Ed.D. to Board of Directors Philadelphia, PA – 10/24/2025 — Council for Relationships (CFR) is pleased to announce…

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Run (or Walk) for a Cause: Miles for Mental Health 5K Returns on April 27!

March 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Join CertaPro Painters of the Main Line, FirstService Corporation, and CFR to support mental health care for Veterans and their families. Philadelphia, PA – 03/20/2025 – Lace…

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Graphic announcing CFR Staff Therapist Kristine Seitz’s FOX29 interview. The image has a turquoise background with a purple speech bubble design. Inside the speech bubble, white text reads 'COUNCIL FOR Relationships TV.' To the right, there is a white outline of an old-fashioned TV with an image of Kristine Seitz, who has curly blonde hair and is smiling. Below, bold white text states: 'COUNCIL FOR RELATIONSHIPS’ STAFF THERAPIST KRISTINE SEITZ, MED, MSW, LSW JOINED FOX29 FOR AN INTERVIEW ON USING CHATGBT IN RELATIONSHIPS.'

CFR’s Kristine Seitz on FOX29 Discussing AI in Relationships

March 17, 2025

March 17, 2025 | CFR Staff Therapist Kristine Seitz, MEd, MSW, LSW joined FOX29 for an interview on using artificial intelligence, and specifically large language models like ChatGBT, in relationships. Check…

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A press release announcement from Council for Relationships. The image has a turquoise background with a large purple speech bubble in the center. Inside the speech bubble, 'Council for Relationships' is written in white at the top, followed by 'Press Release' in bold white letters. Below the speech bubble, the text reads: 'COUNCIL FOR RELATIONSHIPS AWARDED $30,000 GRANT FROM FOXYWYND FOUNDATION TO ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES' in white, uppercase letters.

CFR Awarded $30,000 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation to Enhance Mental Health Services 

February 21, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Council for Relationships Awarded $30,000 Grant from Foxwynd Foundation to Enhance Mental Health Services  Philadelphia, PA – 02/21/2025 – Council for Relationships (CFR) proudly announces the receipt…

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A press release graphic from Council for Relationships. The top section has a purple speech bubble with white text that reads "Council for Relationships" and "Press Release." Below, in white text on a teal background, it says, "Amy Jones to lead CFR's Women's Psychological Health Services as new Director."

Amy Jones to Lead CFR’s Women’s Psychological Health Services as New Director

February 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amy Jones to Lead CFR’s Women’s Psychological Health Services as New Director Philadelphia, PA – 02/10/2025 – Council for Relationships (CFR) is proud to announce that Amy…

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A digital graphic for a press release from Council for Relationships. The background is turquoise, with a large purple speech bubble containing the words "Press Release" in bold white text. Above this, "Council for Relationships" is written in a mix of serif and script fonts. Below the speech bubble, white text announces that Council for Relationships has received a $20,000 grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation to support clergy training in therapy.

CFR Receives $20,000 Grant to Support Clergy Training in Therapy

January 30, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council for Relationships Receives $20,000 Grant from E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation to Support Clergy Training in Therapy Philadelphia, PA – 1/30/2025 – Council for…

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Council for Relationships Press Release graphic. The image has a turquoise background with a purple speech bubble that reads 'Council for Relationships Press Release.' Below, it states, 'Jason Anhorn named CEO of Council for Relationships.'

Jason Anhorn Named CEO of Council for Relationships

January 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jason Anhorn Named CEO of Council for Relationships Philadelphia, PA – 01/13/2025 – Council for Relationships (CFR) proudly announces the appointment of Jason Anhorn, M.Ed., as its…

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A teal background with a purple speech bubble in the center. The top of the speech bubble displays the 'Council for Relationships' logo. Below it, large white text reads 'Press Release.' At the bottom of the speech bubble, smaller white text states: 'Council for Relationships receives $657,827 grant from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for trauma-informed mental health care and violence prevention.'

CFR Awarded $657,827 Grant for Trauma Care Expansion

January 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Council for Relationships Receives $657,827 Grant from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for Trauma-Informed Mental Health Care and Violence Prevention  Philadelphia, PA – 01/10/2025 – Council…

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Graphic for Council for Relationships featuring a purple speech bubble with a white TV icon and the text 'Council for Relationships TV.' Below, a caption reads: 'Council for Relationships’ Dr. Sara J. Corse joined NBC10's show, @Issue, to discuss navigating difficult conversations with loved ones this Thanksgiving.' The background is teal, creating a bold and engaging visual.

CFR’s Dr. Sara J. Corse Guest Appearance on NBC10 Philadelphia’s @Issue

November 25, 2024

November 24, 2024 | Dr. Sara J. Corse was a guest on the NBC10 Philadelphia show @Issue. Dr. Corse joined the show to discuss navigating complicated conversations with loved ones this…

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Graphic with a turquoise background and a purple speech bubble containing the Council for Relationships logo and the word 'Radio' next to an illustration of a vintage radio. Below the bubble, text reads, 'Council for Relationships’ Chief Clinical Officer offers relationship guidance amid political tensions on KYW Newsradio.'

CFR’s CCO Offers Relationship Guidance Amid Political Tensions on KYW Newsradio

October 29, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council for Relationships’ Chief Clinical Officer Offers Relationship Guidance Amid Political Tensions on KYW Newsradio Philadelphia, PA — October 29, 2024 — As Election Day approaches, political…

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CFR Launches New Community Trauma Response Program to Support Philadelphia Communities Affected by Trauma

October 7, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 7, 2024    Contact: Michael Fasano-McCarron Director of Communications & Development Council for Relationships Phone: 215.382.6680 ext. 3160 Email: mmccarron@councilforrelationships.org  Council for Relationships Launches New Community…

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Dr. Bea Hollander-Goldfein Featured on ‘Living Well Into the Future’ Podcast

October 3, 2024

October 3, 2024 — Dr. Bea Hollander-Goldfein, a renowned therapist and leader at Council for Relationships (CFR), recently appeared as a guest on the Living Well Into the Future podcast….

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CFR Appoints Dr. Qianna S. Snooks as Director of Operation Home & Healing

September 6, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Council for Relationships (CFR) proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Qianna S. Snooks, PsyD, as the new Director of Operation Home & Healing (OHH). Dr. Snooks, a…

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Promotional graphic for the Heal Your Roots podcast episode titled "CULTURAL DOUBLE STANDARDS: FOOD AND BODY IMAGE" featuring CFR Senior Director of Clinical Programs Allen-Michael Lewis, M.S, LMFT, AS. The graphic includes a photo of Allen-Michael Lewis on the right side, smiling and wearing glasses and a shirt with the year 1989. The left side shows the podcast logo and details: Season 3, Episode 15. The text at the bottom reads: "Featuring CFR Senior Director of Clinical Programs Allen-Michael Lewis, MS, LMFT, AS." The CFR and Heal Your Roots Wellness logos are also present. The background is light with purple accents.

CFR Senior Director of Clinical Programs, Allen-Michael Lewis, was a Guest on the Heal Your Roots Podcast

July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024 | CFR Senior Director of Clinical Programs and Staff Therapist Allen-Michael Lewis M.S, LMFT, AS, was featured on the Heal Your Roots podcast. Allen was a guest…

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Promotional graphic for 93.3 WMMR's show 'Her Story with Kathy Romano,' featuring LPC & Spiritual Educator Chimère Holmes, a CFR Staff Therapist. The image includes the show's title in bold, artistic text on an open book with Chimère Holmes' smiling portrait on the right page. The left side has the WMMR logo, and the bottom features text highlighting Chimère Holmes' qualifications (MA, MSEd, LPC) and affiliation with Council for Relationships. A call to action to listen to the show is also present.

CFR Staff Therapist Chimère G. Holmes was a Guest on Her Story with Kathy Romano

June 12, 2024

June 12, 2024 | CFR Staff Therapist Chimère G. Holmes, MA, MSEd, LPC, was featured on 93.3 WMMR. Chimère was a guest on the show, Her Story with Kathy Romano….

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Promotional graphic titled "Are You Guilty of Using Your Dog as an Excuse to Stay Home?" from "The Wildest," featuring CFR Staff Therapist Meghan Rydzewski, MFT. The left side shows a partial view of an article from "The Wildest" with the headline and a subtitle about needing a night out but staying home because of the dog. The right side has a black and white portrait of Meghan Rydzewski smiling, with text below indicating her role as a CFR Staff Therapist. The "Council for Relationships" logo is at the bottom right corner, and "Read the article!" is written vertically on the far right.

CFR Staff Therapist Meghan Rydzewski Featured in The Wildest

June 7, 2024

June 7, 2024 | CFR Staff Therapist Meghan Rydzewski, MFT, was featured in The Wildest. Meghan spoke with journalist Maggie Langer for Maggie’s article, “Are You Guilty of Using Your…

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CFR Staff Therapist Meghan Rydzewski Featured in The Wildest

April 17, 2024

April 17, 2024 | CFR Staff Therapist Meghan Rydzewski, MFT, was featured in The Wildest. Meghan spoke with journalist Maggie Langer for Maggie’s article, “So, You and Your Partner Want…

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CFR Staff Therapist Allen-Michael Lewis Featured on Heal Your Roots Podcast

January 17, 2024

January 17, 2024 | CFR Staff Therapist and Director of Clinical Internships Allen-Michael Lewis was a guest on the Heal Your Roots podcast episode, Unveiling Patterns: Understanding Family Dynamics. You…

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CFR Awarded $20,000 to Expand Access to MFT Training Program

January 9, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CFR Awarded $20,000 to expand access to its Postgraduate Certificate Program in Marriage & Family Therapy for members of the clergy.  January 4, 2024 | The Council…

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CFR Statement on the Terrorist Attacks and Ongoing Violence in Israel

October 11, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CFR condemns the violence taking place in Israel, calls for the promotion of peace, and urges support for those impacted by trauma now and in the future….

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Council for Relationships Announces the Appointment of Four New Board Members

October 5, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New board members bring a diverse set of expertise and experiences and a common passion for increasing access to the highest quality mental health services.  October 6,…

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