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Learn More…sult do these thoughts seem to desire? As you identify these voices, it is helpful to write them down. First, write them in the first person, as “I” statements. For example, you may have thoughts like: I am never going to get that promotion. She’s going to leave me. I’m a terrible mother. Then, write these same statements in the second person (“You” statements) as if someone is talking to you. For example, you would write: You are never going to g…
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…calm down: Experts recommend that when adults have problems handling their anger toward children, they give themselves a period of time to cool off. Parents can take a “Time Out,” too. By stepping back from the interaction with the child and slowly counting backwards from 20 to zero, the parent can calm down. They can then distract the kid with some other activity, or if he is still upset, they can temporarily leave him in someone else’s hands. La…
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…n friendships. In any relationship, we can cultivate asking questions that draw the person out or allow them to tell their story, and this is scientifically proven to strengthen the relationship. 2. Pause When we do ask our partner to open up about themselves, we must also take time to hear the answer. A polite “how was your day?” while we’re simultaneously throwing a load of laundry in the wash or checking Instagram is not going to have much of a…
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…althy relationships, self-esteem, and career success. This CE Webinar with Dr. Lisa Firestone will provide participants with an overview of Voice Therapy and how they can incorporate it into their practice. Dr. Firestone will explain Separation Theory, a theoretical approach that helps clients understand the developmental roots of their inner critic. In addition to gaining insight into where their inner critic comes from, participants will discove…
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…ns we have a lot more power than we think when it comes to how we feel. As Dr. Lisa Firestone said, “Love involves behavior. It is a skill. To be truly loving, we have to take actual actions toward our partner that he or she experiences as loving.” So, while a potion would be nice, the answer to our woes is usually in our own actions. According to Dr. Firestone, there are ways to stay truly connected to our love for someone else, to help them feel…
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…ited States Air Force and Army, the Department of Defense, and the Beijing Suicide Prevention and Research Center. In this DVD, Dr. David Rudd discusses treating suicide. Dr. Rudd begins by describing the developmental pathways to suicidal behavior and the suicidal mode. He addresses the role of dissociation in suicide and the destructive thoughts underlying suicidal behavior. Drawing upon his years of experience in the field of suicidology, Dr. R…
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…ive attitudes or biases you acquired. This eCourse, by Drs. Dan Siegel and Lisa Firestone, will help you develop a coherent narrative to understand how your past is impacting your life today: Making Sense of Your Life: Understanding Your Past to Liberate Your Present and Empower Your Future Be open and undefended. Openness involves the ability to be forthright in revealing and expressing your personal feelings, thoughts, dreams and desires. Being…
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…ch the Webinar: Learn more about CAMS at https://cams-care.com/ Join Dr. Lisa Firestone for the two-part CE webinar “Saving Lives From Suicide,” starting on September 8th. In this Webinar: Currently in the United States, around 12 million adult Americans are struggling with serious thoughts of suicide. On September 1, in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Psychalive and The Glendon Association are honored to offer a free webinar…
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…who are self-medicating, and the one I am most familiar with, the risk of suicide. Since my son died by suicide as a result of his bipolar disorder, my mission has been to erase the stigma of mental illness and to discuss mental illness and suicide openly and often. Only then can we hope to save some lives. 1Mayo Clinic staff, “Mental Health: Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness: False Beliefs About Mental Illness Can Cause Significant Problem…
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