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"Virtue Signaling" Re-examined
Lately, there has been a specific kind of backlash on social media against social media about social media, where people take to social...

Elisheva Liss
Mar 14, 20223 min read
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Hey, Teachers- Your Students Have Issues
A local teacher once called me to talk about some frustrating feedback she had gotten at work. Apparently, a parent had called the...

Elisheva Liss
Aug 15, 20213 min read
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Vacation Altercations
Atara and Azriel are trying to plan a vacation. For the first time since they had kids, they have a chance to get away just the two of...

Elisheva Liss
Aug 8, 20214 min read
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The Covid Vaccine and Fearing the Unknown
When I was a kid, there was this corny joke that made the rounds in our Jewish schools and camps. It went something like this: Joker: I...

Elisheva Liss
Dec 31, 20204 min read
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What's the Difference Between a Therapist and a Coach?
Is it just me or does it feel like there are ads for coaching everywhere lately? Do you ever wonder what the difference is between...

Elisheva Liss
Dec 9, 20205 min read
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Why Do Some People "Do Better" in Therapy Than Others? 7 Factors Satisfied Therapy Clients Share
Have you ever noticed that some people will swear that therapy totally changed their lives for the better, and others will say they’ve...

Elisheva Liss
Dec 5, 20203 min read
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"Am I Normal?"
At the root of so many people’s questions, doubts, insecurities and fears, lies this niggling question: Am I normal? And it shows up in a...

Elisheva Liss
Nov 28, 20203 min read
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Unsent Letter to my Client before Rosh HaShana
Dearest Client, Well, it’s been quite a year. At this time, we have a custom to take interpersonal stock and make amends. Thank you for...

Elisheva Liss
Sep 14, 20202 min read
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Coping with Back to School Season Overwhelm
It’s September, and children everywhere are yanking out their uniforms, knapsacks, paperwork, and supplies, packing up lunches and...

Elisheva Liss
Sep 9, 20203 min read
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Your Body May Have Responded to the Abuse, BUT That Doesn’t Mean You Wanted It
Trigger warning: This post deals with sensitive topics relating to sexual abuse trauma. Ho-kay. This is not really my lane. I don’t treat...

Elisheva Liss
Aug 16, 20204 min read
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I Checked My Privilege. Here's What I Found:
I found that I am, indeed, quite privileged. I was raised by two loving, wise, imperfect, but dedicated parents. I was taught the value...

Elisheva Liss
Jul 29, 20202 min read
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Preparing to Re-Open a Post Trauma World
Well- it seems like it's finally happening; after all these surreal days and weeks and months. But how do we prepare for a post-traumatic...

Elisheva Liss
Jun 8, 20204 min read
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What If You Cheated on Your Spouse?
An Infidelity Dilemma The following story was shared with me by an acquaintance who: Is not a therapy client of mine Specifically asked...

Elisheva Liss
Jun 4, 20205 min read
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What to Teach Kids Right Now (And Always)
What if we covered a little less math, and instead teach kids what really counts. Less social studies, and more social skills. Less...

Elisheva Liss
Mar 23, 20201 min read
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How to Run Family Meetings
So we find ourselves suddenly spending more time at home with our families than we ever have before. Trying to juggle parenting,...

Elisheva Liss
Mar 22, 20203 min read
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Struggling with "G-d" In Turbulent Times
“These are the times that try men’s souls.” – Thomas Paine One of the many ripple effects of the current health crisis, is the challenge...

Elisheva Liss
Mar 20, 20203 min read
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The Benefits of Virtual Therapy Sessions
One of the many ripple effects of the coronavirus is that at this time when people need more emotional support than usual, mental health...

Elisheva Liss
Mar 16, 20202 min read
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Totally Grossed Out By Private Parts
Please Note: This post contains explicit content, is for mature readers only, and may be triggering for survivors of trauma. Fay and her...

Elisheva Liss
Feb 3, 20203 min read
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The Problem with Religious Sexuality Education
As many of you know, one of the most important aspects of the work we do with couples and individuals, is treating the results and...

Elisheva Liss
Feb 2, 20204 min read
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Calling New Private Practice Therapists and Hopefuls
Therapists: This One’s For You… Are you a therapist who is hoping or trying to build a private practice? Therapists tend to be people who...

Elisheva Liss
Dec 29, 20193 min read
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