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Beyond The Session

by Derech Shalom Center

In this Derech Shalom Center podcast, our clinical directors, Dr. Shira Kessler PhD, LCSW, and Esty Nadler LCSW, delve into relevant emotional wellbeing and lifestyle topics that young adult women think about. Join them as they analyze topics to get you thinking & feeling. Beyond the session is an opportunity to listen in on what a session and connection feels like. For more information about the Derech Shalom Center visit us at https://thedscenter.org/

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  1. #29 - Beyond The Session: Closure (Season 1 Finale)

    In the final episode of Season 1, we discuss the importance of closure and what to do when closure cannot be attained. Our Hosts: ⁠⁠Dr. Shira Kessler Ph.D. Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram⁠⁠ Follow us! ⁠⁠Beyond The Session Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Derech Shalom Center Instagram⁠⁠ This podcast is…

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  2. #28 - Beyond The Session: Factors leading to divorce

    There are 4 factors that are shown to lead to divorce. This episode goes through the factors, and gives an understanding how they occur. Our Hosts: ⁠⁠Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram⁠⁠ Follow us! ⁠⁠Beyond The Session Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Derech Shalom Center Instagram⁠⁠...

  3. #27 - Beyond The Session: Enhancing connection in your marriage

    We are told that good marriages require hard work, but it isn’t clear what that means. Today, Shira and Esty expound on how to remove barriers that create a feeling of distance, while dealing with perpetual problems that add tension to marriages. Our Hosts: ⁠Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram⁠ ⁠Esty...

  4. #26 - Beyond The Session: Guest Speaker: Bruchy Moskovics, Overcoming your Fear of Flying through Psychodrama

    More than 25 million adults struggle with the fear of flying. In this episode, Therapist Bruchy Moskovics, practices psychodrama to begin working on the fear of flying and showing us the many complex layers underneath. Follow Bruchy on ⁠Instagram⁠ Our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram⁠⁠⁠...

  5. #25 - Beyond The Session: Guest Speaker: Avi BenMordechai: Animal Therapy

    Our guest Avi BenMordechai, LCSW, is an animal therapy expert who shares insights on how animals can improve our mental health and well-being. Animal therapy can work well with those suffering from Anxiety, Phobias, Depression, Adhd, and Trauma. Watch as the therapists, Esty & Shira take the hot...

  6. #24 - Beyond The Session: Special Guest Nechama Cohen: Single Status

    Being single in the frum community brings about unique challenges. Our guest Nechama Cohen from “This is Realization” Community joins us to discuss what comes up for single women, how to manage this life stage, and what helped Nechama get through her long journey in it. Our Hosts: ⁠Dr. Shira...

  7. #23 - Beyond The Session: Shame

    If shame is leading your life, this episode is for you. Today, we discuss how shame creeps into our daily lives and blocks us from succeeding. We give practical tools on how to combat shame. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The Session...

  8. #22 - Beyond The Session: How women feel about Purim

    Purim brings up a lot of memories, associations and emotions for women. Today, we discuss different emotions that arise surrounding the holiday, including the confusion surrounding happiness, and the various ways that women approach Purim. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler…

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  9. #21 - Beyond The Session: Why playing with children is so hard part 2

    In part 2, we offer tips and advice on how to make playing with you children easier and more enjoyable. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The Session Instagram The Derech Shalom Center Instagram This podcast is a Derech Shalom Center project,...

  10. #20 - Beyond The Session: Why is playing with children is so hard part 1

    Adults often find themselves having a hard time playing with their kids. In this episode, we explore why playing with kids might be hard for you. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The Session Instagram The Derech Shalom Center Instagram This...

  11. #19 - Beyond The Session: Do Adults Play?

    Are you finding yourself missing something in your day-to-day life but can’t put your finger on it? Maybe it’s because you stopped playing. Join us as we discuss how to play, and how to find your style of play. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us!…

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  12. #18 - Beyond The Session: Why Different Therapies Work for Different People (part 2)

    Ever wonder why your therapy looks different than other people’s therapies? There are so many styles of therapy, how are you supposed to know which is right for you? In this episode we discuss different styles of therapy, what each does and who it works for. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD...

  13. #17 - Beyond The Session: Why Different Therapies Work for Different People (part 1)

    Ever wonder why your therapy looks different than other people’s therapies? There are so many styles of therapy, how are you supposed to know which is right for you? In this episode we discuss different styles of therapy, what each does and who it works for. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD...

  14. #16 - Beyond The Session: How do you attach to others?

    We learn how to connect with others based on how we were connected to as children. Join us as we discuss the different attachment styles and how to change your attachment style, if needed, at an older age. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The...

  15. #15 - Beyond The Session: Thinking People

    Are you really thinking? Sometimes we delude ourselves into believing that we are contemplative when we actually aren’t. Today we discuss what thinking is and how that connects to our decision making. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The...

  16. #14 - Beyond The Session: Authenticity

    In today’s episode we discuss the topic of authenticity and what that means and what blocks us from getting there. We also delve into what happens when we aren’t authentic with ourselves and others. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The…

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  17. #13 - Beyond The Session: Vulnerability

    Do you find it hard to speak vulnerably? Do you ever wonder what stops you from being vulnerable? Ever notice that you use humor to share stories rather than telling them with emotion? Listen in as we discuss these questions. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram...

  18. #12 - Beyond The Session: Push Yourself (Part 2)

    Did part 1 of push yourself challenge you in different ways? It did for us! Join us as we dissect everything that came up for us behind the scenes of part 1. Discover for yourselves different vulnerabilities and learn new things about yourself that you were not expecting. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira...

  19. #11 - Beyond The Session: Push Yourself (Part 1)

    Is pushing yourself past your limit a good thing or not? Join us as we discuss why certain people push themselves more than others and if this is a goal we should be working towards. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The Session Instagram The...

  20. #10 - Beyond The Session: Trust

    Trust comes up in every aspect of our lives. Tune in as we discuss how to know how to trust others and learn practical skills in building trust in yourself. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The Session Instagram The Derech Shalom Center...

  21. #09 - Beyond The Session: Winter Blues

    Winter is cold! For those of you with winter blues, join us in this episode as we discuss how to value, utilize, and manage the winter months. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The Session Instagram The Derech Shalom Center Instagram This...

  22. #08 - Beyond The Session: Unnecessary Boundaries

    In this session, we discuss healthy boundaries versus unhealthy boundaries. We highlight the phenomenon of people setting unnecessary boundaries and its effects on them. We discuss how to heal from experiencing ruptured boundaries and how to move forward. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD…

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  23. #07 - Beyond The Session: Loneliness

    You might be busy, but still find yourself lonely. In this episode, we discuss what loneliness is, what causes it, and how to respond when you experience loneliness. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The Session Instagram The Derech Shalom...

  24. #06 - Beyond The Session: Power Differentials

    Power is inherent in all aspects of our relationship. Today, we discuss how power dynamics shape our decisions, actions, and relationships. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The Session Instagram The Derech Shalom Center Instagram This podcast...

  25. #05 - Beyond The Session: Help Me Find A Therapist

    Finding a therapist can be challenging! In this episode we guide you on how to identify what you need in a therapist and how to select a therapist from the many out there to fit your needs. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The Session…

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  26. #04 - Beyond The Session: What We Wish Our Clients Would Know

    In this episode we unpack beliefs you hold about therapy without even realizing it. We share what we wish our clients would know about therapy, and what can help save you time in the therapy process. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The…

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  27. #03 - Beyond The Session: Summer

    In this episode, we cover unique struggles that emerge in the summer season. Competition, vacation, priorities, and F.O.M.O. all come up. We also challenge your beliefs about the summer experience you think you need versus the summer experience that will rejuvenate you. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira…

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  28. #02 - Beyond The Session: Friends

    In this episode we unpack the shame surrounding discussing adult friendships, and the intricacies of building and maintaining adult female friendships. Join us as we talk about what friends mean to our identities and insecurities that arise within adult friendships. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler…

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  29. #01 - Beyond The Session: Identity

    In this episode we discuss what identity is, what shapes your identity, and how it comes to be. Find out how to create an identity for yourself. Our Hosts: Dr. Shira Kessler PhD Instagram Esty Nadler LCSW Instagram Follow us! Beyond The Session Instagram The Derech Shalom Center Instagram This...

  30. #00 - Beyond The Session: Intro

    In this podcast, therapists Dr. Shira Kessler Ph.D, and Esty Nadler LCSW, delve into relevant emotional wellbeing and lifestyle topics that young adult women think about. Join them as they analyze topics to get you thinking & feeling. Beyond the session is an opportunity to listen in on what a...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In this Derech Shalom Center podcast, our clinical directors, Dr. Shira Kessler PhD, LCSW, and Esty Nadler LCSW, delve into relevant emotional wellbeing and lifestyle topics that young adult women think about. Join them as they analyze topics to get you thinking & feeling. Beyond the session is an opportunity to listen in on what a session and connection feels like. For more information about the Derech Shalom Center visit us at https://thedscenter.org/

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In this Derech Shalom Center podcast, our clinical directors, Dr. Shira Kessler PhD, LCSW, and Esty Nadler LCSW, delve into relevant emotional wellbeing and lifestyle topics that young adult women think about. Join them as they analyze topics to get you thinking & feeling. Beyond the session is an...

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