Become Your True Self: A Therapeutic Model for Differentiation

Lack of differentiation can destructively impact every area of people’s lives, from their romantic relationships to their career, from their personal goals to their parenting style. In this four-week eCourse, Dr. Lisa Firestone. co-author of The Self Under Siege, will introduce an innovative approach to differentiating from negative familial and societal influences that prevent people from living a fulfilling life of personal meaning.

• In order for someone to be fully differentiated and true to themselves they must:
• Separate from the critical inner voices incorporated early in life
• Break self-soothing habit patterns adapted to help cope with emotional pain in their early environment
• Differentiate from destructive traits of their early caretakers
• Develop their own value system and live by it

Drawing on findings from research in attachment and interpersonal neurobiology, and emotionally focused psychotherapy, Dr. Firestone will describe how early life experiences impact each person’s development. She will engage participants in learning how to help themselves or their clients differentiate from these internalized, negative influences. This transformative process will help people to uncover their real identity and lead the life they truly desire.

Course Outline

Week 1: An Introduction to Differentiation

Week 2: Separation Theory: The Roots of Personal Identity

Week 3: 4 Steps for Achieving Differentiation

Week 4: Creating a Unique and Meaningful Life

All course materials will be made available online for individuals to tune in at their own pace, including:

• Weekly in-depth multimedia presentations
• Videos from expert psychologists
• Self-reflective journal exercises and quizzes
• Enlightening reading assignments
• Interactive forums
• Live Q & A session