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Sara J. Corse, PhD

Director, Staff Therapist, University City Office
215-382-6680 ext. 3117

Dr. Sara J. Corse is the Director of the University City Office of CFR. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and member of the American Psychological Association, with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and organizations. Her areas of expertise include depression and anxiety, grief and loss, workplace relationships and work-life balance. As a relationship expert, she helps couples improve communication and intimacy, address conflict and increase parenting effectiveness with children from birth to college-age.

A 1987 graduate of the Clinical/Community Psychology program at the University of Maryland, Dr. Corse began her career as a clinical research faculty at the University of Pennsylvania. She conducted research on the effectiveness of various treatments for mental illness and substance abuse. She maintained a busy practice before coming to the Council in January of 2006. 

Dr. Corse is the author of "Cradled All the While: The Unexpected Gifts of a Mother's Death". Dr. Marianne Celano of Emory University writes in her endorsement of this book: "[it] is about the redemptive and transformative power of caring for a dying parent, leaving the reader feeling hopeful and inspired. This book is for anyone with a disappointing relationship with a parent who has died or is dying, and for everyone who seeks grace and healing in their relationships throughout life."

Dr. Corse presents seminars and workshops at a variety of for-profit and non-profit organizations on such topics as work-life balance through the family life-cycle, loss and grief, and emotional and spiritual issues in caring for the dying and grieving. Dr. Corse can be reached at 215.382.6680 extension 3117, or at scorse@councilforrelationships.org.

Tip of the Week Articles Written by Sara J. Corse, PhD:

• Mothers and Daughters
• “Conversation Hearts” for Valentine’s Day and Everyday
• Fostering an Open-Hearted Relationship
• Helping Children Grieve:
  Expressing Emotions, Affirming the Universal

Media Engagements by Sara J. Corse, PhD:

• MSNBC.COM - Pros/Cons of Mothers & Daughters Getting Plastic Surgery Together
  Dr. Sara Corse cautions that despite the camaraderie to watch out for the sour undertones. 5/20/10

• NBC 10 News - Key to Happy Marriage in the Numbers?
  Sara Corse, PhD discusses how researchers use math to determine what makes the perfect marriage. 3/19/10

• FindingDulcinea.com - As Students Turn to Facebook to Mourn, How Should Parents, Teachers and Counselors React?
  With Facebook supplanting grief counselors as an outlet for grieving teens, Sara Corse, PhD discusses the importance of schools participating in the process. 3/11/10

• 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 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 - 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 - 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

• 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

• 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

Publication by Sara J. Corse:

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