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 children, especially in families that are not ethnically diverse. Listen to the full interview on KYW NewsRadio Allen-Michael Lewis, MS, LMFT is a Staff Therapist…
Read MoreDecember 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 majority of people coping with a mental illness are not violent, and in fact more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators of it,…
Read MoreOctober 16, 2019 | Recently, Alexis Bové, was a guest speaker on PHL 17 where she provided her professional opinion on discussing vaping with children. E-cigarettes and vape pens have exploded in popularity over the past few years. Initially introduced as a safer and healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes, these devices have recently been found…
Read MoreSeptember 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 condition that affects individuals who have experienced, or witnessed, a traumatic event. Symptoms can vary in severity and are separated into four distinct clusters: Intrusive…
Read MoreOctober 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 learn more about why and how people fly with ESA’s. Click here to watch the full segment.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2018 | The Art of Sex Therapy Supervision is a collection of scholarly writings and case narratives that sheds light on issues that sex therapists face as supervisors or supervisees and provides techniques that can be adapted to fit clients’ specific needs. Written by experts in a range of fields, this book covers a wide…
Read MoreAugust 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 Marriage and Family Therapy. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is the professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy. This…
Read MoreAugust 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, and families in recovery. Whether or not you believe that substance abuse or addiction is a disease, the fact that it is a leading health…
Read MoreMarch 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 can buy these kits without a prescription to detect their risk for BRCA breast cancer genes. The recent news has been stirring a conversation about…
Read MoreFebruary 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 PTSD among the veteran population needs to be confronted because the disorder will often contribute to other issues, including depression and substance abuse. Research shows…
Read MoreNovember 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 Control and Prevention was published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Hadas Kusnitz of KYW radio reached out to CFR therapist…
Read MoreNovember 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.
Read MoreIn 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 and psychologically when faced to uncover their experiences publicly. Click here to watch and read the full interview.
Read MoreAdam Goodman’s response to the horrific shooting at a country music concert that left 59 people dead on Sunday in Las Vegas, NV was posted to Philly.com. Click here to read the full article. Adam Goodman, JD, MFT Staff Therapist 215-382-6680 x 7208 agoodman@councilforrelationships.org
Read MoreRyan McMillian sat down with CBS Philly to lend expert advice for parents coping with back to school anxiety. Click here to watch the full interview on CBS Philly
Read MoreCouncil 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…
Read MoreCouncil 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
Read MoreOn 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…
Read MoreStaff 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….
Read MoreStaff 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/
Read MoreCouncil 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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