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Council for Relationships' therapists are often called upon for their expertise to contribute to both local and national news programs. Click on the segment titles to view the interview.

Family & Children | Relationships | Sex | Emotional/Mental Health | New Studies

 

FAMILY & CHILDREN

6 ABC News - The Importance of "Me Time" for Moms
7/16/10

NBC 10! Show - What To Say To Your Kids at Graduation
6/11/10

Philadelphia Daily News - Kids, Schools & Bullying
6/8/10

NBC 10! Show - Tips for a Safe Prom
4/14/10

KYW News Radio - Social Networking and its Dangers/Impact on Teens
3/12/10

FindingDulcinea.com - As Students Turn to Facebook to Mourn, How Should Parents, Teachers and Counselors React?
3/11/10

NBC 10! Show - How to Handle Stress in College
3/5/10

NBC 10 News - Teen Suicide: What Parents Should Know
3/1/10

NBC 10! Show - Talking to Your Children About Haiti (and other tragedies)
Relationship expert and CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, discusses strategies for talking to your kids about the tragedy in Haiti and how it is affecting them personally. 1/22/10

NBC 10 News - Talking to Your Kids About Sexting
CFR therapist, Dr. Ken Maguire, talks about the dangers of technology, sexting, and bullying. 12/4/09

CBS 3 News - New Survey Shows Rise in Teen Sexting
Elizabeth Hur interviews CFR therapist Dr. Brendan Greer about the new study about teens and sexting - important info for parents! 12/3/09

VenusVision.com Interview - Acknowledging Feelings in Your Children
Ray Fisher, LCSW contributed to this article which offers an explanation for why children sometimes overreact to minor injuries or upsets. 11/5/09

NBC 10 News - Should You Vaccinate Your Kids Against H1N1?
CFR's Ruthy Kaiser, RN, MFT discusses the pros and cons about vaccinating your children against the H1N1 flu virus. 10/27/09

NBC 10 News - Bullying
CFR's George James, Jr. discusses how adolescent bullying can be harmful. 10/15/09

KYW Newsradio - New Empty Nesters Finding It Tougher to Let Go
Relationship expert and CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, discusses why it's so hard for today's parents to let go. 9/16/09

KYW Newsradio - Facebook Is Fun But Can Make Some Feel Uneasy
Staff Psychiatrist, Dr. Judy Kastenberg, discusses the pitfalls of Facebook. 9/1/09

Website on Baby Loss - An Interview with a Grief Counselor
CFR Psychologist, Dr. Sara Corse, discusses the grief experienced by those who have lost a baby. 7/14/09

NBC 10! Show - Protect Your Kids Against Underage Drinking
Council for Relationships therapist George James shares tips for Parents on how to communicate with your child about underage drinking. 6/2/09

NBC 10! Show - Strengthening the The Mother-Daughter Bond
Relationship expert and CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, discusses some tips to keep that mother/daughter bond alive and well through the years. 5/5/09

NBC 10! Show - When Is It Time to Grow Up?
Relationship expert and CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, discusses issues on growing up! Do we have to? Do we need to? And if so when and why? 5/4/09

NBC 10! Show - How to Get Your Kids (of any age) to Listen
Relationship expert and CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, offers expert advice and tips to get your kids to finally listen. 4/21/09

CBS 3 News - Teens and Video Game Addictions
CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat comments on the new research which indicates over 8 percent of teenagers are addicted to video games. 4/20/09

NBC 10! Show - Snooping on Your Kids
Ray Fisher, LCSW, CFR therapist, talks about the issues with parents snooping on their kids. 4/14/09

NBC 10! Show - Relationships & Retirement
Relationship expert and CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, discusses how you can put your financial worries at ease. He shares his expertise on creating a new retirement plan. 3/31/09

CBS 3 News - Teens and Depression
CFR Therapist, Don McCown contributes to a story about the new recommendation urging doctors to routinely screen all American teens for depression. 3/30/09

CBS 3 News - Examining Role of Obama's Mother-in-Law
A CFR senior staff therapist, Ruthy Kaiser, RN, MFT, discusses the role of Barack Obama's mother-in-law once the new first family settles into the White House. 1/12/09

NPR Radio: AirTalk Program - Complicated Families And The Holidays
CEO of Council For Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, discusses how to manage the challenges of reuniting families, long-distance travel, different religious traditions and how to enjoy the holidays in spite of them. 12/22/08

NBC 10! Show - Holiday Traditions
CFR staff therapist, Dr. George James discusses how to create meaningful holiday traditions that will help keep your family in good spirits during the holidays. 12/11/08

WHYY Radio - How to Disagree with Family and Friends about Politics
Dr. Stephen Treat, CFR's Director and CEO, offers ideas on how to discuss politics when you don't agree with your family and friends. 10/2/08

CBS 3 News - Study Shows Video Games Helpful to Children
Dr. Stephen Treat, CEO of Council For Relationships, comments on a new study that shows young kids can benefit from playing video games. 9/16/08

KYW 1060 News Radio - The Emotional Health of American Children
KYW's Michelle Durham spoke with Dr. Stephen Treat, CEO of Council For Relationships, about the results of a study done by the National Center for Health Statistics. 9/15/08

NBC10.COM - Back to School: First Day Anxieties
CFR therapist, George James, Jr. MFT, offers tips to help parents and children as that first day approaches. 8/28/08

NBC 10! Show - Helping Kids Get Back to School
CFR therapist, George James, discusses the things parents can do to help their kids not get stressed with going back to school or changing schools. 8/12/08

NBC 10! Show - Kids and Role Models
Dr. Stephen Treat, CFR's Director and CEO, talks about how children can find heroes in ordinary people. 8/5/08

CBS 3 News - Response to Study About the Effects of Spanking Children
CFR staff therapist, Dr. Michele Marsh, contributes to a story about a new study which says children whose parents spank them frequently may be more likely to have sexual problems later in life." 2/28/08

CBS 3 News - Avoiding Holiday Family Feuds
From the snide comments, to hurt feelings and bickering, family feuds make some people dread the holidays. Medical Reporter Stephanie Stahl discusses a battle plan with CFR Director and CEO, Dr. Stephen Treat. 11/21/07

NBC 10 News - DINK: Double Income No Kids
Some couples are deciding against a big family and choose to be child-free. Dr. Sara Corse offers insight on this lifestyle choice. 10/19/07

NBC 10 News - Parenting Adult Children
Tracy Davidson talks to CFR therapist Ruthy Kaiser on how to relate to older children in difficult times. 10/17/07

CBS 3 News - Alpha Versus Beta Moms
"When it comes to motherhood two camps are emerging, the over achieving alpha moms who schedule their child in every activity possible and the laid back beta moms who think play time is just as valuable." Bea Hollander-Goldfein and Stephanie Newberg offer insight into each approach. Click here to watch their extended interviews on this topic. 10/8/07

NBC 10 News - Talking To Children About Tragedy
Dr. Sara Corse talks about how to explain life events to your kids and the various approaches for children of all ages. 10/3/07

CBS 3 News - The Psychological Effects of Custody Battles
Dr. Stephen Treat, Director and CEO of Council for Relationships, discusses the psychological effects custody battles can have on the children. 8/9/06

CBS 3 News - The Psychological Impact of Splitting Conjoined Twins
Dr. Stephen Treat, Director and CEO of Council for Relationships, discusses the psychological effects of separating conjoined twins. 8/9/06

NBC Today Show - "Motherhood is Boring": Blasphemy or Honesty?
"The 'Today' show's Campbell Brown spoke with Helen Kirwan-Taylor, who wrote an article about her boring duties of motherhood, and Dr. Kimberly Flemke, family and parenting therapist with Council for Relationships, about moms who are frustrated." 8/4/2006

CBS 3 News - Helicopter Parents
Dr. Sara Corse says that children who aren't allowed to learn from experience often experience the most failure as young adults. 6/12/06

 

RELATIONSHIPS

MSN.com - An Important Habit We Must Learn for Good Relationships
6/25/10

NBC 10 News - How E-communication may Hurt Relationships
6/28/10

AOL.com - Pre-Marital Counseling
7/8/10

NBC 10! Show - The Benefits of Counseling
7/8/10

CN8: It's Your Call With Lynn Doyle
Late-Life Divorce - Part One
Late-Life Divorce - Part Two
Late-Life Divorce - Part Three
6/11/10

NBC 10 News - Does How You Met Tell If Your Marriage Will Last?
6/8/10

CBS 3 News - The Gore Divorce: How and Why People Split Up After 40 Years
6/3/10

CBS 3 News - Later-in-Life Divorces
6/2/10

CBS 3 News - Infidelity Among Young Women
5/20/10

NBC 10 News - When The Stress of Being Jobless Affects Your Relationships
5/7/10

Women's Health - Learn to Fight Right
5/5/10

NBC 10 News - How to Treat Your Jobless Partner
5/3/10

PhillyBurbs.com - Surviving Infidelity
4/9/10

NBC 10 News - Key to Happy Marriage in the Numbers?
3/19/10

Women's Health Magazine - Learn to Fight Right
3/16/10

NBC 10 News - Dating? You May Want a Pre-prenup
3/5/10

103.9 Radio One - Marriage Beyond the Vows - Part 1;
Marriage Beyond the Vows - Part 2;
3/1/10

Philadelphia Weekly - Better than Best: Best Place to Try to Save Your Marriage
2/23/10

CBS 3 News - Spouses Who Stray
Pat Ciarrocchi talks to Dr. Stephen Treat about spouses who stray. 1/12/10

NBC 10 News - Before You Say "I Do"
Lori Wilson interviews CFR therapist, George James, Jr, MFT about marriage and what you need to do before you say "I do." 1/10/10

Blog Talk Radio - The State of Black Marriages
CFR's Dr. Peggy Vertreace, discusses the state of black marriages. 12/12/09

NBC 10 News - Can Tiger Save His Marriage?
CFR therapist, George James, Jr, MFT, discusses what can be done to save a marriage that is touched by infidelity. 12/10/09

CBS 3 News - Discussing Tiger Woods' Transgressions
CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat talks about the transgressions of Tiger Woods. 12/4/09

NBC 10! Show - How to Prevent Infidelity
Relationship expert and CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, explains why infidelity is so huge among celebrities right now, such as Tiger Woods, and what you can do to prevent infidelity from occurring in your relationship. 12/3/09

CBS 3 News - Speaking Up About Domestic, Dating Violence
Ukee Washington and Liz Keptner get some tips from CFR Therapist, George James Jr. on talking about dating abuse. 12/3/09

CBS 3 News - Getting Through the Holidays with Shaky Relationships
Ukee Washington and Liz Keptner interview CFR Therapist, George James Jr. about Healthy Relationships during the holidays...some great tips for Thanksgiving! 11/23/09

NBC 10! Show - Avoiding a Bitter Divorce
Relationship expert and CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, offers advice on what steps to take when a split goes bad. 10/9/09

NBC 10 News - e-Spying on Your Spouse
If you think your significant is cyber cheating, the temptation to snoop may be great, but CFR's George James, Jr. says it's probably not the best way to deal. 9/30/09

CBS 3 News - A Study on Love and Marriage in America
CFR Therapist, Edd Conboy discusses a new study that takes a real-life look at "love and marriage" in America. 9/29/09

NBC 10 News - Ashley Madison Ruffles Philly's Feathers
CFR Therapist, Ruthy Kaiser, RN, MFT comments on the website that encourages married people to have an affair. 9/18/09

NBC 10! Show - Why People Cheat
Relationship expert and CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, shares important reasons that lead people to infidelity. 6/25/09

MyFoxPhilly.com - Gosselins Will Divorce
Council for Relationships therapist, Edd Conboy, discusses Jon and Kate and the steep price of fame. 6/18/09

NBC 10! Show - Supporting a Friend Through Infidelity
CFR therapist, Ruthy Kaiser, RN, MFT offers some helpful tips on dealing with infidelity. 5/19/09

CN8: It's Your Call With Lynn Doyle
Should you Stay with an Abuser? - Part One
Should you Stay with an Abuser? - Part Two
Should you Stay with an Abuser? - Part Three
Council For Relationships therapist, George James contributes to a discussion about the dynamics of abusive relationships and why some women choose to stay with their abuser. 3/19/09

NBC 10! Show - Are You Ready for Marriage?
CEO of Council For Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat discusses how to know if you are ready for marriage. 3/17/09

NBC 10! Show - Talking Bromance - Male Friendships
CEO of Council For Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat and actor Jason Segal talk about male friendship - guy time, and what a true 'Bromance' means! 3/3/09

NBC 10! Show - How to Be a Friend in a Time of Need
CFR Staff Therapist George James, MFT, gives tips on how to be a great friend, especially in a time of need. 2/17/09

Blog Talk Radio - How to Build a Healthy Relationship
CFR's Dr. Peggy Vertreace, discusses finding a mate, deciding whether to make a committment, breaking up, marriage and divorce. 2/14/09

NBC 10! Show - Getting the Love You Want
CEO of Council For Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, offers tips for singles and couples on how to get the love that we want. 2/10/09

CBS 3 News - Expert Advice On Money & Marriage
CEO of Council For Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, gives advice on how to handle escalating money arguments. 1/5/09

NBC 10! Show - Reconciling
CEO of Council For Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, gives advice on forgiving family members to get through the holidays. 12/23/08

Philadelphia Marriage Examiner - Holiday Hints
CFR staff therapist, Ruthy Kaiser, RN, MFT contributed advice to a series of articles in the Philadelphia Marriage Examiner. (Click "previous" and "next" to read more articles in this series.) 12/1/08

NBC 10! Show - The Importance of Giving Thanks
Dr. Stephen Treat, CEO of Council For Relationships, gives advice on expressing thanks to the special people in your life. 11/25/08

NBC 10! Show - Love and Money in Relationships
Dr. Stephen Treat, CFR's Director and CEO, discusses love and money in relationships. 7/29/08

The Philadelphia Inquirer - The Toll on Long Distance Love
CFR therapist, Dr. Kimberly Flemke, contibuted to a front page article in the Image section about how long distance relationships are affected by the current state of the economy. 7/27/08

CNN.COM - When to Reveal Your Secret to a Date
CFR therapist, Dr. Kimberly Flemke comments on the article and offers some advice on when to share your "secrets" with a new partner. 7/21/08

NBC 10! Show - He's Just Not That Into You: The Fear of Commitment
Dr. Stephen Treat, CFR's Director and CEO, discusses how to recognize and overcome the fear of commitment. 7/8/08

NBC 10! Show - Communication
CFR therapist, Dr. Kimberly Flemke, explains how to communicate well in relationships. 6/24/08

WHYY Radio Times - Marriage and Relationships
CFR's Director of Relationship Education, Dr. Rita DeMaria,, discusses what makes a good marriage. 6/23/08

NBC: KSBW Action News 8 - Book Tells You Where Your Marriage Stands
CFR's Director of Relationship Education, Dr. Rita DeMaria, explains the 7 stages that all marriages go through and the importance of recognizing which stage a couple is in. 6/13/08

CNN.com - Wedding Disasters
CFR therapist, George James, MFT, offers advice on how to handle it when something goes wrong on your wedding day. 6/2/08

NBC 10! Show - Infidelity
Dr. Stephen Treat, CFR's CEO & Director, shares some tips on making peace when a couple faces infidelity. 5/6/08

Fox 29 News - Handling High-Tech Break-Ups
CFR therapist, George James, MFT, contributes to a story on how much more complicated break-ups can be now in today's high-tech world. 2/15/08

CBS 3 News - Relationship Webcast
Experts from Council for Relationships, including Ruthy Kaiser, RN, MFT and George James, MFT, answered questions from viewers about their relationship on Valentine's Day 2008. 2/14/08

KYW Newsradio - Murder May Have Had Warning Signs
After a 14 year old Montgomery County girl is killed by her mother's boyfriend, CFR Counselor, Kimberly Flemke, PhD, speaks with KYW's Lynne Adkins about why this type of crime keeps occurring. 12/11/07

CBS 3 News - What Does it Take to Make a Marriage Work?
CBS 3's Pat Ciarrocchi spoke with marriage expert, Dr. Rita DeMaria, to discuss the secrets to keeping the love alive in your relationship. 2/14/07

ABC Action News - Love & Relationships Chat
Viewers submitted questions about love and relationships to a panel of experts from Council for Relationships including Dr. Michael Keene, Dr. Bill Grey, Leah Cohn and George James. 2/14/07

NBC 10 All That and More - Tips for a Healthy Marriage
CFR Director & CEO, Dr. Stephen Treat offers tips for a healthy marriage and a link to a Compatibility Quiz. 2/07

CBS 3 News - Irrational Love
Dr. Michael Bridges comments on how people can be crazy in love to a point after doctors say it appears astronaut Lisa Nowak had some sort of mental breakdown that could have been sparked by stress, mental illness, drugs or a jealous rage. 2/7/07

NBC Today Show - The State of Marriage Today
"'Today' show host Matt Lauer talks with Dr. Rita DeMaria, author "7 Stages of Marriage," and Dr. Scott Haltzman, author of "Secrets of Happily Married Men," about the divorce rate and the problems married couples face." 2/6/07

NBC Today Show - Prepare Your Marriage for Retirement
"Dr. Stephen Treat, the director and CEO of the Council for Relationships, talks with "Today" host Matt Lauer about the ups and downs couples face when they retire." 3/15/05

 

SEX

NBC 10! Show - Why Casual Sex is on the Rise in Philadelphia
4/15/10

The Philadelphia Inquirer - Are 'Sex Addicts' Victims of Addiction?
3/1/10

CBS 3 News - Sex Addiction About Chasing the Empty Highs
2/24/10

The Philadelphia Inquirer - The Sensual Literary Salon
CFR Therapist, Meghan Aborn, MA, LMFT comments on the topic of erotica in this interesting piece in the Inquirer. 2/10/10

CBS 3 News - Sex Addiction Recovery
Pat Ciarrocchi and Ukee Washington interview Claudia Rivero interviews Ruthy Kaiser about a new study that shows men feel less guilt than women Dr. Jordan Lief about the world of sex addiction recovery. 1/25/10

The Daily Beast - Sex Addiction
Dr. Jordan Lief comments on Sex Addiction and the headlines surrounding Tiger Woods. 12/18/09

NBC 10! Show - Sexual Healing: Communication is Key
CEO of Council For Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, explains why communication is an important part in your sexual relationship. 2/4/09

CBS 3 News - Study Links Certain TV Shows to Underage Sex
A new study by the Rand Institute has revealed that teens who watch television shows with sexual themes are more prone to have underage sex or get pregnant. Watch Dr. Stephen Treat, CEO of Council For Relationships, discuss this with Liz Keptner on CBS news. Click here to see the study. 11/3/08

NBC 10 News - Standing By Your Man
Tracy Davidson speaks with CFR therapist, Ruthy Kaiser, about the Eliot Spitzer scandal and discusses why powerful men cheat." 3/11/08

CBS 3 News - Spitzer's Future Uncertain After Scandal
CFR director & CEO, Dr. Stephen Treat, explains why some wives stand by their political husbands through public embarrassment." 3/11/08

WHYY Radio: Voices in the Family - Sexual Fantasies (.mp3 file)
Modern research suggests that sexual fantasies are normal and can improve your sex life. But how do they affect intimate relationships? Dan Gottlieb and his guests, including Dr. Sabitha Pilla-Friedman, will discuss why many people are afraid to talk about their fantasies, and feel guilty about having them.

 

EMOTIONAL & MENTAL HEALTH

NBC 10! Show - How to Make this Summer Meaningful
6/14/10

NBC 10 News - Getting Back on Track with your Goals, and Good Self-Care Through the Process of Change
6/14/10

NBC's TODAY Show - Dr. Stephen Treat discusses a new study which shows that happiness begins at 50.
5/25/10

MSNBC.COM - Pros/Cons of Mothers & Daughters Getting Plastic Surgery Together
5/20/10

NBC 10 News - Do You Have a Digital Addiction?
4/28/10

WHYY News - What Fuels Road Rage?
4/23/10

CBS 3 News - Making a Fresh Start with Old Goals
4/20/10

NBC 10! Show - Staging a Comeback
3/18/10

CBS 3 News - Snow Rage: How to Deal with the Frustration and Sadness
2/24/10

NBC 10! Show - Inside the Mind of An Olympian
2/19/10

CBS 3 News - Coping With the Holidays
Pat Ciarrocchi interviews Dr. Brendan Greer about Coping with the Holidays (what to do when they're not so happy). 12/22/09

BreakMyRoutine.com
CFR: U City’s Most Accessible and Versatile Mental Health Resource
CFR is featured as one of the resources making University City such a unique, healthy, and affordable place to be. 12/17/09

CBS 3 News - Tiger Woods' Troubles
Pat Ciarrocchi and Ukee Washington interview CFR therapist, Edd Conboy about the allure of athletes - why are they so irresistable, and how does a person (like Tiger Woods) become a "brand." 12/4/09

Philadelphia Neighborhoods.com - Veterans Day 2009
CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, discusses Veterans and some healthy ways they can begin to recover from the invisible wounds of war. 11/11/09

Philadelphia Business Journal - Stephen R. Treat: ‘Be fair and forthright.’
CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat is profiled in the Philadelphia Business Journal. 9/25/09

KYW Newsradio - Mental Health Expert Weighs In on Recent Celebrity Deaths
Relationship expert and CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, comments on how the recent number of celebrity deaths may affect some people. 6/29/09

NBC 10! Show - Why People Cheat
Relationship expert and CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, shares important reasons that lead people to infidelity. 6/25/09

MyFoxPhilly.com - Gosselins Will Divorce
Council for Relationships therapist, Edd Conboy, discusses Jon and Kate and the steep price of fame. 6/18/09

WHYY Radio: The Mental Health of Soldiers, Veterans & Their Loved Ones (.mp3 file)
CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, discusses the challenges that returning military members and their loved ones face, as they return from war. For more information on how to get help for yourself or for loved ones, please visit CFR's Operation Home and Healing website. 6/10/09

The Philadelphia Inquirer - For Troubled Vets, A Hard Road to Healing
Featured on the front page of Sunday Inquirer's "Local and Region" section, this is an article by Monica Yant Kinney about CFR's Operation Home and Healing. 6/7/09

CBS 3 News - Emotional Impact of Rape
CFR therapist, Dr. Brendan Greer, discusses the details on the emotional impact a sexual assault can have. 6/2/09

KYW Newsradio - Bullying Victims May Face Mental Health Problems
Ray Fisher, LCSW, CFR therapist discusses bullying on KYW Newsradio. 5/18/09

KYW Newsradio - Craigslist Under Microscope After Boston Hotel Murder
Dr. Kenneth Maguire, assistant director of the Institute for Sex Therapy at CFR, discusses the Craigslist murder and people's motivations for advertising online for anonymous interactions. 4/22/09

The Philadelphia Inquirer - House Keys Open the Door to a Safety Net
Ruthy Kaiser, RN, MFT, CFR therapist contributes to a story about sharing house keys. 4/10/09

NBC 10! Show - Dealing with an Unexpected Loss
George James, MFT, marriage and family therapist from CFR, shares tips and expertise on dealing with an unexpected loss. 3/24/09

CBS 3 News - How to Beat the Winter Blues
CEO of Council For Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, talks about positive ways to beat the winter blues. 1/26/09

NBC 10! Show - Breaking Bad Habits
CEO of Council For Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, talks about breaking bad family habits. 1/13/09

NBC 10! Show - The Art of Reinventing Yourself
CEO of Council For Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, gives tips on reinventing yourself for the new year. 1/6/09

CBS 3 News - Gift of CFR's Operation Home & Healing
CBS3 News segment about CFR's new program to help Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans and their loved ones to have free or reduced cost access to professionals for mental health issues. Visit the program's website at www.OperationHomeAndHealing.org. 12/25/08

NBC 10! Show - Give a Meaningful Gift
CEO of Council For Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat, offers ideas on how to give someone the best present ever. 12/16/08

WHYY Radio: Voices in the Family - Resilience (.mp3 file)
Director of CFR's Transcending Trauma Project, Bea Hollander-Goldfein, PhD, LMFT joins Dan Gottlieb in a discussion on resilience after a traumatic event. 12/15/08

CBS 3 News - Tis the Season to Be Stress Free: Ways to Unwind
CFR Therapist Ruthy Kaiser, RN, MFT, discusses ways to unwind during the stressful holiday season. 11/27/08

NBC 10! Show - Election Day Nerves
Election Day is here and everyone is anticipating the winner. Dr. Stephen Treat, CEO of Council For Relationships, explains how to deal with the nerves that come along with the election. 11/4/08

NBC 10! Show - Anticipating Defeat?
Dr. Stephen Treat, CEO of Council For Relationships, discusses how to deal with your feelings if you are anticipating a Phillies defeat or maybe your chosen candidate to lose in the election. 10/28/08

NBC 10! Show - Voting Differences
Dr. Stephen Treat, CEO of Council For Relationships, offers advice on how to discuss politics with friends and family who may not share the same views you do. 10/21/08

KYW 1060 News Radio - Reducing Our Stress Level
Dr. Stephen Treat, CEO of Council For Relationships, offers advice on how to reduce the stress people are feeling as a result of the economic crisis. 10/10/08

CBS 3 News - Money and Stress
CFR's Director and CEO, Dr. Stephen Treat suggests not giving up therapy during these tight financial times, instead, find an agency, like Council for Relationships, that offers services on a sliding-fee scale. Read the transcript 10/7/08

NBC 10 News - How to Manage the Stress due to the Economy
CFR therapist Ruthy Kaiser, discusses ways to manage your stress as we struggle to deal with our new economy. 10/2/08

NBC 10! Show - Saying "No"
CFR therapist, Dr. George James, discusses how, when and why to get better at saying "no". 9/30/08

CBS 3 News - Financial Impact on Average People
CFR therapist, Dr. George James, contributes to a story about how Americans from all walks of life are wondering the economic breakdown will affect them. 9/29/08

CBS 3 News - Financial Worries Causing Anxiety
CFR therapist Ruthy Kaiser, speaks about dealing with the stress and anxiety of the financial crisis. 9/25/08

NBC 10! Show - Managing Stress in Uncertain Financial Times
Dr. Stephen Treat, CFR's Director and CEO, talks about ways to manage stress during times of financial uncertainty. 9/23/08

CBS 3 News - Male Emotional & Behavioral Problems
CFR therapist, Dr. Kenneth Maguire, discusses the new research that suggests parents of boys are reporting emotional/behavioral problems twice as much as parents of girls. 9/11/08

NBC 10! Show - Transitioning from Summer to Fall
CFR therapist, Dr. George James, offers advice on how to appreciate the transition from summer to fall. 9/1/08

NBC 10! Show - How to Make Peace With the Past
Dr. Stephen Treat, CFR's Director and CEO, discusses how to make peace with the past. 8/26/08

CBS 3 News - Response to Antidepressants Study
CFR staff psychiatrist, Dr. Brendan Greer, contributes to a story about new research which "found some antidepressants have little medical value for the majority of patients." 2/26/08

CBS 3 News - Health: Celebrities And Rehab
Dr. Kimberly Flemke spoke about the new “fad” of celebrities announcing that they are undergoing counseling in order to get help for their various issues. 1/25/07

CBS 3 News - A Woman's View: Holiday Stress
Stress weighs heavy on women in particular. Dr. Sara Corse spoke with Alycia Lane about ways to reduce stress over the holiday season. 11/13/06

CBS 3 News - Compulsive Shopping, Buying Into Addiction
Dr. Sara Corse discusses how compulsive shopping can be considered a disorder. 10/13/06

NBC Today Show - Tips for Dealing with Women's Hair Loss
"'Today' show host Natalie Morales talks with 'Today' contributor Dr. Judith Reichman and CFR's Dr. Kimberly Flemke about women's hair loss and how to cope." 8/14/06

CBS 3 News - Coping with the Loss of a Mother
Dr. Sara Corse discusses how to cope with the loss of a mother. 2/20/06

CBS 3 News - A Woman's View: The Loss of a Mother
Dr. Sara Corse discusses how to cope with the loss of a mother. 2/20/06

 

NEW STUDIES

NBC's TODAY Show - Dr. Stephen Treat discusses a new study which shows that happiness begins at 50.
5/25/10

NBC 10 News - Study: Men Feel Less Guilty
Claudia Rivero interviews CFR Therapist, Ruthy Kaiser, RN, MFT about a new study that shows men feel less guilt than women 2/12/10

CBS 3 News - New Survey Shows Rise in Teen Sexting
Elizabeth Hur interviews CFR therapist Dr. Brendan Greer about the new study about teens and sexting - important info for parents! 12/3/09

CBS 3 News - A Study on Love and Marriage in America
CFR Therapist, Edd Conboy discusses a new study that takes a real-life look at "love and marriage" in America. 9/29/09

CBS 3 News - Teens and Video Game Addictions
CEO of Council for Relationships, Dr. Stephen Treat comments on the new research which indicates over 8 percent of teenagers are addicted to video games. 4/20/09

CBS 3 News - Study Links Certain TV Shows to Underage Sex
A new study by the Rand Institute has revealed that teens who watch television shows with sexual themes are more prone to have underage sex or get pregnant. Watch Dr. Stephen Treat, CEO of Council For Relationships, discuss this with Liz Keptner on CBS news. Click here to see the study. 11/3/08

CBS 3 News - Study Shows Video Games Helpful to Children
Dr. Stephen Treat, CEO of Council For Relationships, comments on a new study that shows young kids can benefit from playing video games. 9/16/08

KYW 1060 News Radio - The Emotional Health of American Children
KYW's Michelle Durham spoke with Dr. Stephen Treat, CEO of Council For Relationships, about the results of a study done by the National Center for Health Statistics. 9/15/08

CBS 3 News - Male Emotional & Behavioral Problems
CFR therapist, Dr. Kenneth Maguire, discusses the new research that suggests parents of boys are reporting emotional/behavioral problems twice as much as parents of girls. 9/11/08

CBS 3 News - Response to Study About the Effects of Spanking Children
CFR staff therapist, Dr. Michele Marsh, contributes to a story about a new study which says children whose parents spank them frequently may be more likely to have sexual problems later in life." 2/28/08

CBS 3 News - Response to Antidepressants Study
CFR staff psychiatrist, Dr. Brendan Greer, contributes to a story about new research which "found some antidepressants have little medical value for the majority of patients." 2/26/08

WHYY Radio: Voices in the Family - Sexual Fantasies (.mp3 file)
Modern research suggests that sexual fantasies are normal and can improve your sex life. But how do they affect intimate relationships? Dan Gottlieb and his guests, including Dr. Sabitha Pilla-Friedman, will discuss why many people are afraid to talk about their fantasies, and feel guilty about having them.