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The Myth of a Perfect Mother
…r kids need us to be real people with them. In his latest book, Separation Theory, Robert Firestone writes that parental love “includes a willingness to be a real person with the child as opposed to acting the role of ‘mother’ or ‘father.’” Our children need us to step out from behind the role of Perfect Parent so they can see and know us as an authentic person. And they need to be related to by a genuine person to feel seen and real themselves. I…
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Don’t Give Up Hope: Using Acceptance & Enthusiasm to Heal Our Troubled World
…ore humane, less violent consciousness for real and for good? Obviously my theory is poetic, not academic and, of course, if I stick with the analogy of the Kaufmans’ story, it would be counter-productive to expect that things will get all the way better; that we will “come out of this.” The Kaufmans didn’t have an agenda. They just had a deep desire to reach their son. They were engaged in a fulfilling and blissful journey; they weren’t focused o…
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Building a Healthy Sense of Self
…and compassionate sense of self. She will draw on concepts from Separation Theory and psychological differentiation in order to illustrate how a person’s past comes to shape their sense of identity and the language of their inner critic. She will introduce Voice Therapy as a cognitive/ behavioral / therapeutic approach to conquering this destructive internal enemy. She will bring in the latest research in self-compassion as a crucial tool for enha…
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An Existential Approach to Dealing with Emotional Trauma: An Interview with Robert Stolorow
…ychoanalyst and philosopher, well known for his works on intersubjectivity theory, post-Cartesian psychoanalysis, and emotional trauma. He is a Founding Faculty Member at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Los Angeles, and at the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity, New York City. He is the author and co-author of several books, including World, Affectivity, Trauma: Heidegger and Post-Cartesian Psychoanalysis (2011) a…
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Compassionate Child-Rearing: An In-Depth Approach to Optimal Parenting
In this revolutionary work, Dr. Firestone develops the theory and underlying dynamics involved in disturbed family relationships and the “poisonous pedagogy” that characterizes generally accepted patterns of child-rearing. The author expands on the phenomenological descriptions of the traditional abuses of children previously offered by Alice Miller, R.D. Laing, James Garbarino, and others, and explains how well-intentioned parents unwittingly in…
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Who’s the Boss in Your Relationship?
…feel guilty. As explained in the book Interpersonal Relationships: Equity theory predicts that a relationship in which a partner is over-benefitted or under-benefitted will not be a happy one. Because the imbalance generates psychological distress, which erodes the relationship, under-benefitted individuals tend to feel angry, resentful and deprived. Those who are over-benefitted may feel shame, guilt and discomfort. Based on these destructive ef…
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Understanding the Underlying Triggers of OCD in Children by Jenny C. Yip, Psy.D.
…), we are actually selectively attending to that thought. Nick tested this theory when I said, “Now don’t think of the yellow duck.” He couldn’t, and his eyes lit up with more interest, which indicated our first breakthrough. I continued to explain that what we do have control over is our behaviors, including our actions and reactions to our thoughts and emotions. This means that we only have control over those behaviors that Mr. Worry instructs u…
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Beyond Death Anxiety: Achieving Life-Affirming Death Awareness
…oping child Literal and symbolic defenses against death anxiety Separation theory and “the fantasy bond” Challenging the defenses that interfere with living fully Microsuicide: the death of the spirit Breaking with limiting religious dogma and cultural worldviews With this book, mental health practitioners and their clients will be able to better understand death awareness, overcome the defenses against death anxiety, and ultimately lead richer, m…
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CE Webinar – Understanding and Effectively Treating Violence
…inar and reading an article by Dr. Gilligan. This Webinar will summarize a theory of the causes and prevention of violent behavior, meaning the infliction of injury, especially lethal or life-threatening injury, on a person by a person. The topics discussed will include the evaluation and treatment of individuals who are actually or potentially violent. It will be organized around the concept that violence is caused or prevented by the interaction…
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