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The Bloodiest Shows: Why We Watch Violent Television and How it Affects Us
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Challenging the Fantasy Bond
Presenter: Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.
Watch the Webinar SEE SLIDES FROM THE WEBINAR HERE [divider] Challenging the Fantasy Bond: New Book Now Available! This much-anticipated follow-up to the critically-acclaimed and bestselling The Fantasy Bond tackles the complex question of why so many of us are compelled to repeat the pain of our past while avoiding positive experiences that could…Learn More
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The Hijacked Self: Toward Feeling Alive Without Threat
Apr 18, 2023
In this Webinar: Traumatized individuals often feel compelled to repeat the past through traumatic re-enactments or by engaging in reckless…Learn More
The Psychology of Violent Television: Why We Watch and How it Affects Us
May 12, 2023
In this Webinar: What are the psychological motives that make watching violent television so appealing? In this webinar, Drs. Sheldon…Learn More
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