Twerski Tuesdays with Chananya Abraham

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Join us, as we go through the teachings of one of the pillars in the therapy world over the past few decades, Rabbi AJ Twersky. Author of over 80 books on self esteem, happiness and personal growth. Chananya Abraham, psychotherapist in private practice for over ten years will share insights and therapeutic anecdotes and how to implement these teachings into your daily life.

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    • Jun 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Positive parenting episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 12:52


    In this episode we will continue with chapter 1 'what is the goal' And we will talk about The differences between training and teaching and how a person can go about teaching things in a way that's able to be retained as much as possible and we will additionally start on the commitment to a child. Please reach out with any questions concerns or comments at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Positive parenting episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 14:59


    In this episode we will be starting chapter one and asking a vital question: what is the goal? What are we looking to obtain in being a parent. We will start discussing the three parts of a child and when we are on how to be including God. There are some very vital points parenting that I brought out in this episode and I'm curious if you have any comments or questions or counter reactions.... Please email me at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Positive parenting episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 16:26


    Hello all thank you so much for your support and reactions to the start of this new book! I appreciate those who have reached out and corrected me on my verbalization of some words. :) In today's episode we will continue and finish the introduction and we will talk about the importance of knowing when and how to go about finding a professional and how to bring in and talk about a clergy authoritative member as well. Please feel free to reach out at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Positive parenting episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 14:53


    In this episode we will start with the introduction and the authors will go through why they felt the need to write this book specifically. We will not get through the entire introduction, hopefully we will finish it in our next recording. Any questions comments or concerns you can reach me at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Positive parenting: developing your child's potential

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 9:23


    In this episode we will go over a brief introduction to parenting specifically teenagers. This book was written by Dr. Twerski in collaboration with Ursula Schwartz PhD. This first episode is only introduction and how I would like to go about this book. In our next episode we will start going through the introduction. As always please please please reach out and communicate any questions concerns discrepancies or constructive criticisms that you might have. I can be reached at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 4:49


    Hello all!! As next week we will be starting a new book, positive parenting written collaboratively by Rabbi Abraham Twerski and Dr. Ursula Schwartz. Thank you so much for joining me on the happiness journey, I hope you care to join me on our next book reading.... If you have any ideas or suggestions for how this pocket should be delivered please let me know! koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 54

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 8:54


    Epilogue!!! This is bittersweet but a really cool accomplishment that we have all done together- I hope that Rabbi Dr Twerski I was looking down from heaven and is smiling at us. We also went through my personal thoughts and a quick little synopsis of this entire book. And the "winner" for the next book by Dr Twerski that we will read is... Positive Parenting!!! Please feel free to reach out anytime!!! koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 6:48


    In this final step, step 10 we will be discussing: "I realize there is never an end to spiritual growth". Thank you Thank you Thank you for all your support I never could have completed this project without your assistance!!! Please feel free to vote on our next book: 1) addictive thinking and theaddictive personality 2) when do the good things start 3) self-discovery in recovery 4) positive parenting. If you know of a producer and or editor please reach out as well- koshercounseling@gmail.com Next episode will be our last on this book!!!

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 6:06


    EPISODE 50!!!!!! AMAZING! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND HELP AND MAKING THIS HAPPEN (AND 3,000 DOWNLOADS!!!). In this episode we will go through step 7, a short one but it's still very important : " I will avoid things that are inimical to my spirituality" And I will make sure to stay away from being brainwashed... Please feel free to reach out at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 52

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 14:24


    In this episode we will be going through step 9 "I will work to keep setbacks from discarding me" we quoted Kobe Bryant and the four finalists of our next podcast book to read from Dr. Twerski were mentioned 1) addictive thinking and addictive personality 2) when do the good things start 3) self-discovery in recovery 4) positive parenting To vote for the next book or for any other questions or comments (Or if you know of a producer / editor) please feel free to reach out at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 51

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 7:21


    In this episode we will talk about smiling / laughing and we will go through step 8 of 10! Hopefully in the very near future we will be celebrating the finishing of this book. If you have any suggestions for future Dr. Twerski books please let me know!!! You can reach me at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 49

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 9:17


    In this episode we will go through step 6 "I will give serious consideration to the relative importance of things". We will go through three levels of priorities and how to write them down. Please email me with any questions to koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 48

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 11:06


    In this episode we will go through step 5! We will talk about the relationship between spirituality and giving towards others and how spirituality is not about sacrifices. Thank you to all those that have reached out and commented on the podcast You can reach me at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 16:30


    Parts 3 of 3 in step 4 of happiness in the human spirit ( 10 steps) we will talk about humility, forgiveness and gratitude. Please feel free to reach out at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 9:20


    Continuing step four, this is part two of three. We will talk about tolerance and the quest for Truth. We will hopefully finish up step four in our next recording. Please feel free to reach out with any ideas or things that have worked for you regarding this journey that we are on together. koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 10:19


    We will start step 4, this will be a three-part series recommended to be listened to an order but whatever works for you.... "I am going to look for ways to overcome my negative character traits." Part one of three Please feel free to reach out and let me know how journaling is going! koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 11:24


    We will go through step three of 10, "I realize that changing my character traits is a slow process, but I am willing to persist. I am going to work on my character defects, one by one."

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 43

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 10:53


    We are starting on page 121. We are starting step two, "I realize that I can be in charge of my behavior " Please reach out with any questions concerns critiques or updates to your journaling at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 7:04


    Welcome to episode 42! We are starting step one of 10 steps to happiness. "I am aware that I have shortcomings, and I want to be a better person" Please let me know how journaling is going, you can reach out at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 16:50


    We are starting part 3! 10 steps to happiness, This is the introduction. Please reach out with any questions concerns or critiques you can reach me at koshercounseling@gmail.com Episode 42 will be released on the 29th

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 12:41


    In this episode we will finish up chapter 13, "It is never too late" . One of my favorite lines of entire book are on this chapter. We will start the 10 steps to happiness in our next session Please feel free to reach out and contact with any questions concerns or comments at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 12:00


    In this episode we will be starting chapter 13 talking about how to make change... Amazing story about an individual who self-entered herself into rehab FOR ONE YEAR!!!! details inside.... Please feel free to reach out with any questions critiques questions (not just related to this podcast) @ koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 11:59


    Hello and welcome back to the end of chapter 12, we are on page 102 and will be discussing seeking vs. finding the truth. I had some issues with logging onto my podcast hosting website so I was not able to post last night. I will post today and then try to do a double feature starting off chapter 13 tomorrow night. Please reach out with any questions critiques or comments to koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 11:52


    In this episode we will continue with chapter 12 the ability to search for truth, and we will delve into honesty versus truth! What a great topic that will have a great segue into our next podcast.... Please feel free to reach out, ask questions or critique me at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 16:03


    We are starting chapter 12! In this first part, we will talk about the ability to search for truth and how to do that through understanding the differences between rationalization and truth. Please feel free to email me with any questions concerns or critiques at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 10:14


    In this episode we will finish chapter 11 and this is part two of "the ultimate goal". Probably my favorite chapter in the book. Questions critiques comments and everything else are warmly welcomed! koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 19:26


    In this episode we will talk about the ultimate goal and the ability to have purpose My favorite line in the entire book is in here: "we have the ability to reflect on the purpose and the goals of our lives"....In this episode we will discuss this in detail. All comments questions critiques and suggestions are welcome! Please email me at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 13:03


    In this episode we will talk about family goals and the ability to have purpose through family values and the parents taking the lead and being good "role models" Please feel free to reach out and comment or question anything I have said, you can reach me at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 20:40


    In this episode we will continue chapter 11, talking about the ability to have purpose and more specifically personal goals and how to put our best foot forward to be the best person we can be. Please contact me at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 11:27


    In this episode we will start chapter 11 talking about purpose. I was unable to find a copy of the comic strip talked about in this episode but please feel free to email me and I will try to get you a copy. Please reach out with any concerns questions or comments to: koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 12:05


    In this episode we will talk about perspective of the past and how that relates to happiness. I have attached a link to a YouTube video of Mr Schultz saying over the story: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DXw2ZHCgsOY Please feel free to reach out at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 17:47


    In this episode we will start chapter 10 and we will talk about the perspectives that are necessary for persons to have proper spiritual happiness. please send any questions comments critiques or concerns to: koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 15:14


    In today's episode we will talk about compassionate relationships and how one can negatively impact another through control. A few stories showing the connection between compassion, love, spirituality and how contagious it can be talked about. Please email me with any questions concerns comments or critiques at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 15:17


    And this episode we will continue to talk about the connection between happiness and spirituality when it comes to compassionate marriage. The concept that we will be talking about is what love means and how one would execute love towards someone else. Please email with any questions comments critiques or advice to koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit: episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 13:54


    In today's episode we will be talking about happiness through raising our children and how to be spirituality connected to them and "the process" Please email me at koshercounseling@gmail.com with any questions concerns comments or critiques

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 21:19


    In this episode we will start chapter 9 and talking about the ability to be compassionate, how sharing enjoy and sorrow is unique to human beings and how that is connected to our happiness. Please email me at koshercounseling@gmail.com with any questions concerns comments or critiques! Thank you again for all your support and good wishes and for joining me on this journey of spreading the teachings of The late Rabbi Dr. Twerski

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 19:29


    In this episode I go on a little bit of a rambling but it is very apropos for what we're talking about please listen and comment ;). we will talk about the connection between self-fulfillment versus perfectionism and why perfectionism stalls any growth and endeavor in life. For questions comments concerns please email me at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit: episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 17:29


    In the recording I say "24"' but this is 23! Apologies about that. In this episode we will talk about The reason why we do things for others, are we doing it for the recognition or we doing it for the sake of helping others. To quote Mark Twain "If you enjoy what you do come on you will never work a day in your life" please email me with any questions concerns comments or critiques at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 15:55


    In this episode we will correlate giving to someone or something else with a sense of purpose and pro bono and how that can be connected to one's spiritual way of being an ultimately their happiness. Please reach out to me with any questions concerns or comments at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 15:00


    In this episode we will talk about acceptance being the key component to happiness and self-fulfillment. No matter what your age is. Please email me at: koshercounseling@gmail.com I welcome all questions concerns comments critiques or ideas!!!!

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 10:44


    In this episode we will talk about the author and inspiration of this podcast, Rabbi Dr. AJ Twerski, who passed away this week at 90 due to complications with Covid-19. He was a pillar in the psychiatry/addictions world, and a personal mentor and inspiration. We will also discuss how/when you can learn from whatever situation you are in, NOT just the good times/situations. Please email with any questions, comments, concerns or critiques @ koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 10:51


    In this episode we will talk about patience, type-A personality and how "moving" slowly, (properly) can save your life. Please email me at koshercounseling@gmail.com. I love all your comments, question and critiques.

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 14:12


    Apologies about not uploading earlier this week, we were having some technical difficulties. In this episode we will be talking about the importance of patience and how patience is highly correlated with happiness. Thank you to all those that send advice and critiques. I tried to read all the emails I will get back to you as soon as I can. You can reach me at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 12:44


    While last episode we talked about choice, and this episode we will talk about the difference between suppression and repression of emotions. Ease email any questions or concerns or critiques to koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 12:17


    In this episode we will talk about choice and how not to be a slave to our choices and how to make choices that will lead to happiness. Please email any questions concerns and or critiques to koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 11:24


    In this episode we will start by discussing the importance of choice in spirituality and happiness as well as the distinctive differences between animals and humans when it comes to choice. Please email with any thoughts comments questions or critiques to koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 16:24


    In today's episode we will continue to talk about the correlation between happiness and humility and the importance of humility to lead a tranquil and fulfilled life. Please send all questions comments and constructive criticisms to koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 11:52


    And this episode we will continue chapter 4. We will talk about the author's personal story as an intern and a world famous psychiatrist as well as the importance of being humble and its correlation with happiness. please email me with any questions concerns comments or criticism at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 10:23


    Today's episode is interesting one, we'll talk about the correlation between narcissism and happiness. We will talk a bit about narcissistic behaviors and their origin and we will continue on our journey to find our happiness. Thank you for listening to this podcast please email any questions comments concerns or critiques to koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 13:07


    In this episode we will discuss a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip as well as how a person can be free through knowing the truth. Feedback, questions comments or just a little email are welcome!!! Please reach out to at koshercounseling@gmail.com

    Happiness and the Human Spirit episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 14:04


    Excuse my lack of proper English, I had a hard time with some with some literature. In this amazing episode we talk about the difference between shame & guilt-this is one of my favorite episodes! Love to hear your comments, questions, and critiques. I also used a new microphone and I would like to know what you thought.... Please email me at koshercounseling@gmail.com

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