How to Overcome Insecurity

As we grow up, our insecurity is exacerbated by a negative internal dialogue known as the “critical inner voice.”

2 CEUS are available with purchase.

Examine the roots of insecurity
Explain methods to identify what triggers individuals to feel insecure
Outline therapeutic steps to challenge and overcome the critical inner voice
Illustrate the value of practicing self-compassion
Present techniques to overcome self-sabotaging behaviors that feed feelings of insecurity

Feelings of insecurity often source from early in our lives: attitudes directed toward us, labels we were given, and attachment patterns we experienced. As we grow up, our insecurity is exacerbated by a negative internal dialogue known as the “critical inner voice.” By understanding where this inner critic comes from comes from, how it feeds our feelings of insecurity, and how to challenge it, we can start to overcome the forces that drive us to lack confidence and be anxious. This 90-minute webinar with Dr. Lisa Firestone will draw on insights from attachment research, concepts from Separation Theory, and principles of self-compassion to shed light on the roots of self-doubt and offer individuals and therapists powerful tools for overcoming insecurity.

Learning Objectives:

Apply techniques to identify and challenge destructive thinking in clients
Distinguish between self-compassion and self-esteem
Describe the roots of insecurity
Recognize the role of attachment theory in understanding insecurity and overcoming it

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). Follow Dr. Firestone on Twitter or Google.