On and Off The Spectrum
How do families react, respond and reorganize after receiving a potentially life altering physical or mental health diagnosis, either for themselves or for someone they love? Dr. Esther Hess and Dr. Ann Kirsch, two experienced and well-known psychotherapists offer strategies, guidance and realistic hope through some of the toughest times that families can face.
On and Off The Spectrum
Latest Episodes
Unsuccessful Suicide: The Long Road to Recovery - Part 1
Drs. Hess and Kirsch sit down for a very frank discussion with Avraham Zeren, a former soldier in the Israel Defense Force. Avraham speaks openly about the course of severe PTSD that resulted in an unsuccessful suicide attempt and the long road...
A Field Trip: The Hospital of Emotions
Drs. Hess and Kirsch have an adventure to share with their viewing audience. A visit to a pop-up art Exhibit, the Hospital of Emotions in downtown Los Angeles, is an experience not to be missed.------------------A Temporary Pop-U...
Overcoming Learning Disabilities on Route to a PhD
Drs. Hess and Kirsch interview Dr. Madeline Wolf as she shares her life story. Inhibited by lifelong learning disabilities and stuttering, she was nonetheless a person of grit and determination. She met an educational therapist in graduate scho...
Understanding and Treating Porn Addiction on the Internet - Part 2
This episode is the second part of Drs. Hess and Kirsch discussion with expert Naomi Afriat, LCSW, on the timely and understandable disconcerting subject of internet porn addiction; it's origins, impact on individual and family life and course ...
Understanding and Treating Porn Addiction on the Internet - Part 1
Drs. Hess and Kirsch discuss the timely and understandable disconcerting subject of internet porn addiction; it's origins, impact on individual and family life and course of treatment with leading expert in the field, Dr. Naomi Afriat. Tonight ...
