Dr. Scott Linton, a marriage and family therapist, shares valuable insights into the roots of communication pitfalls. Learn about the dynamics of the "Pursuer" and the "Withdrawer" as Dr. Linton offers practical tools to help couples recognize and shift their communication patterns toward more conscious and healthier connections.
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Dr. Linton may be contacted 

✉️ Email: [email protected]
📬 Voicemail: (262) 404-7889

Anyone curious about Dr. Linton’s couples therapy practice can visit the website: lintontherapy.com

In this episode, Channah Cohen skillfully shares practical, research-based insights to enhance the dating experience. Channah Cohen serves as an adult educator for the OU's ECP and Yavneh Young Professionals of JLIC. Previously, she worked at the Center for Communal Research as the applied researcher on their large-scale, mixed-methods study on dating in the American Orthodox Jewish community. She is also the author of Guardians of the Flame, a historical novel about the Chanukah story.

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Rabbi Mordechai Burg examines how understanding fears associated with the dating process can lead to greater success in relationships. Rabbi Burg serves as the Menahel of Yeshivat Shaarei Mevaseret Zion, and Mashpia of Nitzotzos and NCSY Summer.

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Dr. Erica Brown eloquently conveys how a wedding is the beginning of a lifelong journey and how couples can use the celebration as an opportunity to reflect their values. 

Dr. Erica Brown is the Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University and the founding director of its Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks-Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership (yu.edu/sacks-center). Her latest book is Morning Has Broken: Faith After October 7th (Toby/Koren). For more information, visit her website at ericabrown.com. Hosted by Anna Krausz.

Rabbi Michael Bleicher, LCSW, Director of Clinical Training at Achieve Behavioral Health, and therapist specializing in reproductive mental health in private practice in NY and NJ, discusses how all relationships face unexpected challenges, including ambiguous ones. He shares strategies for coping and moving forward after encountering obstacles. You can contact Rabbi Bleicher via PsychologyToday.com or [email protected]. Hosted by Rabbi Yoni Rabinovitch.

Lisa Rabinowitz, MA & LCPC, explores neurodiversity in relationships, emphasizing the importance of understanding each partner. She shares practical strategies for overcoming challenges and offers expert advice for strengthening relationships. Lisa is a Certified Gottman Therapist and PACT Level 3. She can be reached at https://counselorforcouples.com/
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Aliza Schulman, LCSW and Psychotherapist, explores the unique factors to help second-time singles with children navigate dating again. She offers guidance on building healthy relationships and fostering positive dynamics between new partners and children. Hosted by Anna Krausz, LMSW.

Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz, PsyD, Clinical Director at the Center for Anxiety Relief, addresses challenges of freezing during dates, emotional struggles in relationships, and cold feet before commitment. He emphasizes that these feelings, often driven by anxiety and fear of judgment, are common and offers tips for overcoming them while accepting that every meaningful relationship requires work and growth. Hosted by Rabbi Yoni Rabinovitch.

Dr. Tali Wigod, Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified DBT Clinician illustrates how validation can be used to turn down the intensity of emotions to help us progress in developing our relationships.

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Board Certified and Licensed Organizational Psychologist, Dr. Elly Lasson, Ph.D., ABPP, draws parallels between his work in HR and the dating world to highlight the significance of first impressions. He outlines key factors that influence these impressions and offers practical tips for fostering meaningful relationships.

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