Death Anxiety
Although largely unconscious, the awareness of our finite existence, the fact that we all must... >>
Human Rights Violations in Personal Relationships
When protection of the state or political system takes precedence over the individual, the needs... >>
The Fantasy Bond in Couple Relationships
By the time they reach adulthood, most people have solidified their defenses and exist in... >>
The Voice (The Enemy Within)
Discover the negative thoughts and attitudes at the core of a person’s maladaptation. The voice... >>
The Paradox of Psychological Defenses
Should we contend with painful realities or avoid them? Although psychological defenses offer a degree... >>
The Fantasy Bond or Primary Defense
This is the first in a series of blogs describing my theoretical approach known as... >>
You Don’t Really Want to Get Better
Of course psychotherapy clients want relief from their symptoms, depression, anxiety, and other painful emotions. But at the... >>
A Psychological Perspective on Human Destructiveness
My inspiration for writing this blog springs from a deep feeling for people and a... >>
Separation Theory
[Separation Theory] is integrative even beyond the blending of the psychoanalytic and existential views… It views people... >>
Dr. Robert Firestone’s Interview with PsychAlive
Sign up here to access PsychAlive’s full interview with Dr. Robert Firestone for FREE. Watch Excerpts... >>