003-Conversation with Montrella Cowen- Managing Covid Stress and Relationships.

Today we have a conversation with Montrella Cowan, a licensed therapist, relationship expert, independent clinical social worker (LICSW), and speaker. She’s has been helping individuals and couples for over 20 years. She is the founder of Affinity Health Affairs, LLC  affinity411.com She’s also a holistic talk therapist and relationship coach… She has a book out called, The Purse – An Essential Guide to Healthy Relationships 

We talk about the stresses and strains on family and relationships with during covid 19, and shelter in place ….and how we can manage our mental health and our relationships during this period of social distancing and social isolation.

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Montrella CowenMontrella Cowan is the author of a new book, “The Purse – An Essential Guide to Healthy Relationships,” that offers timely advice and strategies on how to avoid unhealthy relationships – and particularly how to avoid self-doubt and depression. In addition to her private practice, Montrella’s niche of a “practical approach” has helped her to become a widely sought-after motivational speaker and trainer on national and international platforms. Montrella is also a specialist in Employee Assistance and WorkLife Programs for the federal government, nonprofit and private sectors. She currently serves as an employee assistance professional for Federal Occupational Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Montrella earned a Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Social Work from Catholic University and a Master degree of Social Work from Howard University. Montrella is from Brooklyn, New York and currently resides in Washington, DC. She is a proud mother of two and enjoys watching movies, traveling, and spending time with her family.