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Why It’s Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things
Most of the time, I write about the downsides of self-criticism - so much so that anyone familiar with my…
Injured, Not Broken: Why It’s So Hard to Know You Have CPTSD
When a child experiences neglect, anxiety, or danger repeatedly in a close relationship, that child often grows up with a…
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Advice From a Mother of the Bride
My daughter was married last month, which, in sitting down to write this blog, made me think: what advice could…
Why We Must Keep Nurturing Connection
If these past 18 months have forced us to evaluate anything, it’s the importance of connection.
Genuine Relating in an Imperfect World
Real-World Romance for Real-Life Partners Last month, I finished revising and updating The Fantasy Bond with my husband, Robert Firestone.Parenting
How to Help Your Child Get Things Done (Without a Fight)
Many parents struggle with repeated conflicts with their kids.
From Struggles to Super-Powers: Helping Your Child Grow
As parents, we have many goals for our child.
Rudeness and Disrespect: What to Do and How to Manage
I often hear aggravation from parents about their child’s “disrespect,” “rudeness,” or “cussing” when describing challenges at home.Featured
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How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children
Presenter: Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.
In this Webinar: As parents, we pay attention to our children’s physical wellness, never missing a symptom or a check-up. However, how attuned are we to the emotional health of our children? How well do our children deal with stress? How well do we address their tantrums or the turbulence they undergo in…Learn More
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Challenging Depression
October 6 and 13, 2021
In this Webinar: A cognitive/ affective/ behavioral approach to conquering the critical inner voice that drives depression Exercises, and other…Learn More
The Role of Attention in Sustaining a Mindful and Purposeful Lifestyle
October 27, 2021
With change, uncertainty and overwhelm in our lives, resilience is essential in building our capacity to cope and recover from…Learn More
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Adolescent Mental Health: Creating a Pathway for Healthy Development
In this Webinar: Explore common mental health struggles faced by adolescents and teens Discuss key neuroscientific factors that impact the…Learn More
Helping Youth Cope With Perceived Racism, Prejudice and Bias
June 15, 2021
In this Webinar: Adolescence is a developmental period where youth explore and begin to understand their identity and racial…Learn More
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Ever wonder if you're turning into your mom or dad? Turns out, there are many not-so-obvious ways we're "playing out" our parents' influence. Learn about all the unseen ways we're impacted by the traits of those who raised us.
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The reasons we act like our parents may not seem like a great mystery. Even setting aside our genetic connection, from the moment we open our eyes, we are absorbing our parents’ point of view and entire way of being in the world. This doesn’t doom us to a life of being boxed-up replicas of... Re...
Do you take ownership over your feelings or do you often fall into a blame game that leaves you feeling powerless?
When a person consistently experiences a lack of ownership over their feelings and reactions, it can be problematic for several reasons. Learn about these reasons in a new blog from Dr. Lisa Firestone.
https://www.psychalive.org/4-reasons-to-take-ownership-of-your-feelings/
When a person consistently experiences a lack of ownership over their feelings and reactions, it can be problematic for several reasons. Learn about these reasons in a new blog from Dr. Lisa Firestone.
https://www.psychalive.org/4-reasons-to-take-ownership-of-your-feelings/
When a person consistently experiences a lack of ownership over their feelings and reactions, it can be problematic for several reasons.
How much do we treat love like something that can only belong to one person?
Learn how certain restricting viewpoints around love and relationships can limit a person’s capacity for personal growth and stop us from experiencing love to its fullest.
https://www.psychalive.org/why-we-should-stop-treating-love-like-a-pie/
Learn how certain restricting viewpoints around love and relationships can limit a person’s capacity for personal growth and stop us from experiencing love to its fullest.
https://www.psychalive.org/why-we-should-stop-treating-love-like-a-pie/
There are some common, restricting viewpoints around love and relationships that can sometimes limit a person’s capacity for personal growth and experiencing love and fulfillment.