Council for Relationships

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, take a moment to consider how nature and mental health are connected. Explore Ria Alfonso’s new blog.

Council for Relationships understands that nature and mental health are deeply connected, but that connection is not experienced equally. For many people,

04/15/2026

Mid-April should not feel like July. Luckily, race day should be cooler. There are only 11 days left to register for Miles for Mental Health on April 26. Join us and help support counseling for Veterans, youth, and families across our region. Register now: https://councilforrelationships.org/5k

04/10/2026

Every mile really does count. Register in the next 4 days to lock in your $35 rate before it increases to $45 on April 14. Your support helps CFR provide counseling for Veterans, youth, and families across the Philadelphia region. Register now: https://councilforrelationships.org/5k

04/09/2026

This Supreme Court ruling is not only a legal issue. It is a mental health issue with real consequences for LGBTQIA+ youth, families, and clinicians. Read Kristine Seitz’s new blog on what the Court got wrong and what responsible care must look like now.

On March 31, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 against Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion.

04/06/2026

20 days to go. Walk or run with us on April 26 and support mental health care for Veterans, youth, and families in the Philadelphia region. Register now: https://councilforrelationships.org/5k

03/16/2026

Philly weather has been unpredictable lately, but this is one spring plan you can count on. Join us on April 26 for Miles for Mental Health 5K and help support counseling for Veterans, youth, and families. Register today: https://councilforrelationships.org/5k

03/12/2026

What is the connection between migraines and mental health? In a new blog for CFR, Clinical Intern Betsy Roy looks at how stress, hormones, and emotional wellbeing can all play a role.

Special thanks to Miles for Migraine and the HER: The Health Empowerment Revolution conference for inspiring this important conversation.

Give it a read and share. Let us know what you think in the comments. 💜

The connection between migraines and mental health is often overlooked, even though migraines are shaped by many interconnected factors, including

03/11/2026

It may not be spring just yet, but today’s weather definitely has us thinking about race day. Join us on April 26 for Miles for Mental Health and help support counseling for Veterans, youth, and families across our region. Sign up today: https://councilforrelationships.org/5k

03/09/2026

Run. Walk. Show up for mental health.

The Miles for Mental Health 5K returns April 26. Bring your friends, family, and teammates and help support counseling for Veterans, youth, and families across our region.

Register today: https://councilforrelationships.org/5k

03/03/2026

Racial trauma affects how people experience safety, trust, and connection in therapy.

In her new blog, CFR Staff Therapist Dr. Martha S. Rinehart explores how racial trauma shapes the therapeutic relationship—and how White clinicians can show up with greater awareness, humility, and accountability.

Read Racial Trauma in Therapy here:
https://councilforrelationships.org/racial-trauma-in-therapy/

Dr. Martha S. Rinehart, PhD, LMFT, is a staff therapist at Council for Relationships who helps individuals and couples navigate identity, relationships,

02/25/2026

New at CFR: Dr. Karen Levinson, PhD. If college stress, anxiety, or big life changes feel overwhelming—or your relationship keeps having the same fight—you don’t have to sort it out alone. Dr. Levinson offers adult individual + couples therapy in University City and online in 40+ states. Schedule a free 15-minute consult: https://councilforrelationships.org/therapist/karen-levinson-phd/