A wedding photo went viral this week — not of a bride and groom — but of a father and stepfather. In the picture, as the dad walks the daughter down the aisle, he grabs the hand of the stepfather and pulls him into the procession. The stepfather was brought to tears, as were many…
Read MoreOn August 17th, 2015, our Council for Relationships staff therapist, Kristine Seitz, was interviewed for a live episode on Social Media, Relationships, and Intimacy on WHYY Voices in the Family. Kristine discussed the role social media plays in dating and friendships. Listen to the full episode here.
Read MoreDr. Ken Covelman was interviewed for an article that appeared on the front page of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The article is about elderly couples in long term marriages and health. Read the full article.
Read MoreDr. Sara Corse, Director of Council for Relationships’ University City Office and Community Partnerships Initiative, provided insight on the Rachel Dolezal controversy and racial identity for a recent news story on CBS Philly. Watch the news report here.
Read MoreMichele Southworth, JD, LMFT contributed to an article for ALOHA Mind Math about the pros and cons of New Year’s resolutions for children. Ms. Southworth gives guidance for setting resolutions and making it a positive experience for kids. Read the full article here.
Read MoreOn WHYY’s NewsWorks radio show, staff therapist Emma Steiner, LCSW spoke about PTSD in relation to the murder/suicide that happened in Montgomery County on December 16 involving marine veteran Bradley Stone. The show aired on December 17th. Click here to read the article recap.
Read MoreCouncil for Relationships’ Staff Therapist, Emma Steiner, MSW, LCSW, spoke with The Christian Science Monitor on juggling holiday obligations – from sports to spouses – in order to gather family around the holiday table.
Read MoreCouncil for Relationships staff therapist, Dr. Michele Marsh, contributed to an article in American Baby Magazine on dealing with grandparents before, during, and after the birth of a child. Once, moms, dads, and medical staff were the only ones in the delivery room (problem solved!), but now BFFs, labor coaches, and even photographers are often bedside….
Read MoreCouncil for Relationships’ staff therapist Priscilla Singleton, MSW, LMFT, LCSW contributed to the article The half-birthday party: ‘Happy Half-Birthd – ‘ for the August 13, 2014 issue of Philadelphia Inquirer’s Style and Soul Section. The article discusses half birthdays, their relation to self-esteem, and the importance of positive associations.
Read MoreIn the CBS Philly article Silence Speaks Louder Than Words…Except When It Comes to Relationships, Council for Relationships’ Dr. Sara Corse provides advice on handling arguments and fostering relationships. The article is based on a recent study that found “the silent treatment” to be the most damaging type of relationship conflict.
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