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Judith Coché, Ph.D. is the founder and director of The Coché Center and The Weekend Retreats. Dr. Coché has dedicated her career to improving the lives of individuals, couples, and families with children, adolescents, and adults. Her group teaching and leadership is well-known. She is Clinical Supervisor with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and a Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association. Currently on the Faculty of the Medical School at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Coché combines a B.A. in Sociology, an M.A. in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Human Development. She has been awarded the Diplomat status in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Coché has been in practice since 1975. Dr. Coché married successfully at age 24, and remained married to Erich Coché, Ph.D. until his premature death from cancer at age 49. Suddenly thrust into young widowhood and single parenting of a pre-adolescent daughter, Dr. Coché drew on the skills she had long taught others, and became a successful single adult. Using the skills she can teach you, she dated, met and greeted potential partners, and became part of the world of the single adult for some years. She met and married a confirmed bachelor of 14 years, with two daughters from an earlier marriage. They have formed a successful blended family. Dr. Coché has co-authored two books: Couples Group Psychotherapy (1990) and Powerful Wisdom (1993). She has trained over 2,000 mental health professionals world-wide in techniques to educate and to treat couples in groups. A videotape, Techniques in Couples Group Psychotherapy (1990) teaches colleagues methods practiced at The Coché Center. She has authored more than twenty-five book chapters and journal articles in the fields of Family Therapy, Women as Therapists, Couples Psychotherapy, and Group Psychotherapy. Dr. Coché's vision is to share with the public state-of-the-art methodology in Clinical Psychology. She has appeared on numerous national and local radio and television shows, including The Today Show and Good Morning America. Interviews about her work have appeared locally and nationally in newspapers and magazines such as The New York Times, Philadelphia Magazine, and Harper’s Bazaar. Dr. Coché has been included in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the East, and Who’s Who in Science and Medicine. She volunteers time on the Board of Directors of institutions serving American urban children and families. CLINICAL ASSOCIATES AT THE COCHÉ CENTER 
David Kalal, Ph.D. Dr. Kalal specializes in psychological assessment. He teaches this area at the graduate level at Hahnemann University. Trained at the world-renowned Center for Cognitive Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Kalal is an expert in treating depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, and related disorders. CLINICAL CONSULTANTS AT THE COCHÉ CENTER We have gathered a stunningly skillful group of consultants, each trained in their areas of expertise to serve you: 
Julian Slowinski, Psy.D. Dr. Slowinski is well-know both locally and nationally for his work with families, couples, and human sexuality. He co-leads the Advanced Couples Group for Intimacy and Sexuality at The Coché Center. His book, "The Sexual Male: Problems & Solutions," provides a unique combination of factual information and clinical expertise for all ages, and contributes to the literature in sexual health. Dr. Slowinski has been working in the field of human sexuality for more than 30 years. He combines local clinical practice with local and national lectures and media work. He is a Senior Clinical Psychologist at Pennsylvania Hospital and clinical faculty member of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has been affiliated with Dr. Coché professionally for over 25 years. 
John Edward Anderson, M.A. Business Development Consultant John Edward Anderson joined the team of The Coche Center when he married Judith Coche in 1994. Since that time, he has assisted in greatly increasing the cash flow efficiency and profit margin at The Coche Center. His combination of formal training in mathmatics (M.A.) and Computer Sciences led his career path towards Information Sciences, where he became a world leader in the industry of secondary scientific publishing for the medical and biological community. Vice President at The National Library of Medicine, and currently President Emeritus of BIOSIS , he developed the first personal computer data retrieval program for the medical community, GRATEFUL MED. Listed in " Who's Who in Business and Industry" , he has turned around negative cash flow situations for professional practices, small businesses ranging from retail stores to real estate development firms, and corporations. He does internal business consultation for The Coche Center, where he does financial projections, cash flow analysis, tax preparation. Since his resignation from BIOSIS in 2001, he has begun to consult with selected clients in person and by Internet, at the request of clinical staff. At the Coche Center, clinicians team with accountants and financial consultants to provide clients with maximal expertise in each field. Business Development consultation enables professional clients to maximize profits in professional practices and small businesses to reach financially appropriate business plans. The clinical team assists clients in carrying out the financial recommendations made. 
Dennis Allen, C.P.A., C.F.P. Dennis Allen combines expertise in accounting and financial budgeting skills with advanced skills in Financial Planning. As both a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner, he is uniquely skilled in coleading The Couples Money School with Dr. Coché. 
Catherine Kalb, M. ED. Cathy Kalb has been involved in reading disability assessment and treatment for children and adults for over 25 years. Her expertise is state of the art. She acts as consultant for clients requiring skillful intervention in career transitions and school-related difficulties at all ages. 
Kathryn Habel, M.S. Kathryn Habel, M.S., has over 25 years of experience in working with individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development and consultation. She is well known for her work with people in transition and those working through grief and loss. Kathryn received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from LaSalle University and her Master's in Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. She lives in Cape May County, where she does educational work for clients at The Coche Center's New Jersey office. Areas of educational coaching include life transitions, career development, addiction education, education about intervention with emotional abuse, and group skills. 
Christopher Verica, MSN, APN, CNS Chris has a rich background in group, individual and family therapy in outpatient and inpatient settings. He received a Masters degree from the University of Pennsylvania and is board certified as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. He is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 
THE INTERNS AT THE COCHÉ CENTER As a training center in mental health since 1985, there are interns learning to be mental health professionals as part of their graduate or post graduate education. These students are often already full experts in their fields, but choose to learn further with us because of our special areas of training. Other students may be actively pursuing degrees at the University of Pennsylvania in psychiatry or psychology, at Widener University, at Bryn Mawr College, or at other local programs. We welcome these students and are pleased to assist in their training. Our clients benefit from their up to the minute training and expertise, and take pride in helping them to take their place in the professional community. 
Whitby Born in 1998, Whitby Anderson, Portuguese Water Dog, has, in his own estimation, "the best job in the world." His job consists of walking to and from work, getting pats, greeting clients in the waiting room, hanging out in groups, getting cookies at 4 P.M., convincing clients to play with him, and helping the children benefit from their therapy with us. He also sleeps. Owned, loved, and trained by Dr. Judith Coché, with help from Sabina Hower, Whitby is a Delta Society Pet Partner and a member of Therapy Dogs, Inc. He has achieved the American Kennel Club's distinction as a canine good citizen. After a couple of conformation prizes during early puphood, Whitby was selected for his remarkable temperament to fly to Philadelphia from his Portland, Oregon, birthplace, where he was immediately drafted into service as a therapy dog. He visits with patients at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on the units for children with kidney, liver, and heart transplants. He also visits with children, adolescents, and seniors at the Princeton House in New Jersey, where his antics keep patients laughing and looking forward to his next visit. In an interview for this web site bio, Whitby was overheard suggesting to people that they take their dogs to visit hospitals and nursing homes. He is a living example of how a dog thrives when you "put your dog to work." |
