Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.
Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, and most recently was the co-author of Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships (APA Books, 2006), Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).
Military Suicide: A New Battle to Save Lives Must Begin by Dr. Lisa Firestone
In a March 1 blog, Time Magazine‘s Joe Klein reported that “during the month of... >>
How We Defend Against Love
There are many ways we protect ourselves by sabotaging our most intimate relationships.
Eight Ways to Actively Fight Depression
When you’re depressed, it often feels like nothing in the world can make you feel... >>
How We Defend Against Love
Even though we all say we want love, there are many ways we protect ourselves... >>
Why We Keep Making the Same Bad Choices
How often find do we find ourselves choosing the same type of partner or winding... >>
How We Learn to Relate
What causes us to act the way we do in our relationships? Why do the... >>
The Importance of Independence, Understanding and Respect
Seeing each other realistically and respecting each other as separate individuals are key in maintaining... >>
What are the Qualities of an Ideal Relationship?
There are certain characteristics people can bring to their relationships that will drastically improve the... >>
Achieving Sexual Intimacy
How do our critical thoughts and self-conscious attitudes prevent us from getting close physically? Psychologist... >>