Council for Relationships

07/28/2025

Teens test limits—it’s part of growing up. Our new blog shares how to respond with love, clarity, and confidence.

Parenting teens often feels like walking a tightrope between granting freedom and ensuring safety. In this post, discover how clear boundaries, family

07/24/2025

Feeling stretched thin? You’re not alone. On International Self-Care Day, read CFR Therapist Hannah Reiss’s latest blog for gentle, grounded self-care ideas.

Self-care is essential to well-being, yet many treat it as optional or indulgent. It doesn’t require expensive workouts, spa treatments, or fancy

07/21/2025

Substance use can pull families apart. Therapy can bring you back together with understanding and support.

Davina Scott, MSW, draws on clinical experience in family therapy to examine how substance abuse disrupts family dynamics and routines. To illustrate

07/18/2025

Looking for a therapist who truly champions your well-being? Gabrielle Hoang, MFT, offers expert support in anxiety, life transitions, grief, career counseling, and CBT—online or at CFR’s Philly-University City & Wynnewood offices.

Find her link in the comments.

07/17/2025

988’s “Press 3” option for LGBTQ+ youth has ended—but you’re still not alone. Alternatives to 988 (which remains accessible) include The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and Blackline.

07/16/2025

Find relief and build resilience with Dr. Becky Wu’s personalized psychiatry support. Accepting new clients in the Philly region. Link in comments.

07/14/2025

Disability Awareness Day shines a spotlight on accessibility and mental health—read Matthew CP Purinton’s new blog and join the Disability Community in advocating for justice and celebrating strength.

CFR Staff Therapist and advocate Matthew CP Purinton, LCSW, explores the relationship between mental health and disability, the urgency of disability

07/11/2025

We’re beaming with pride for our Postgraduate grads!😁 Your passion, skill, and growth as therapists shine bright.