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Why We Must Keep Nurturing Connection
If these past 18 months have forced us to evaluate anything, it’s the importance of connection.
Why We Don’t See Ourselves Clearly
On any given day of our lives, our self-esteem is likely to hit plenty of peaks and valleys.
Relationships
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.
Why We Should Stop Treating Love Like a "Pie"
I recently read a famous short story by Amy Bloom about an adult woman at her mother’s funeral.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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Saving Lives From Suicide: Two-Part CE Webinar
September 8 and 22, 2021
In this Webinar: Describe the latest findings on warning signs and risk factors for suicide Offer a conceptual model and…Learn More
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
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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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This September, Dr. Lisa Firestone will teach a two-part CE webinar on understanding and treating suicidal individuals.
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Between the year 1999 and 2018, the rate of death by suicide in the United States increased by 35.2percent. In a recent study, 33 percent of respondents said they knew someone who died by suicide. Every one of us would benefit from educating ourselves on what we can do to reach out and help someone....
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In this Webinar: Currently in the United States, around 12 million adult Americans are struggling with serious thoughts of suicide. On September 1, in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Psychalive and The Glendon Association are honored to offer a free webinar with leading suicidol...
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.