Search Results for: Polyvagal Theory

Dr. Christine Courtois on the Concept of The Voice

…rs of Child Sexual Abuse: A Workshop Model (1993). Dr. Courtois has published numerous articles and chapters on related topics. She is a Founding Associate Editor of the new APA Division 56 journal, Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, & Policy. She is Co-Founder (in 1990, with Joan Turkus, MD) of The CENTER: Posttraumatic Disorders Program, Washington, DC where she served as Clinical and Training Director for 16 years….

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Dr. Christine Courtois on Complex Trauma and Cognitive Distortion: VIDEO

…rs of Child Sexual Abuse: A Workshop Model (1993). Dr. Courtois has published numerous articles and chapters on related topics. She is a Founding Associate Editor of the new APA Division 56 journal, Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, & Policy. She is Co-Founder (in 1990, with Joan Turkus, MD) of The CENTER: Posttraumatic Disorders Program, Washington, DC where she served as Clinical and Training Director for 16 years….

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Dr. Christine Courtois on the Critical Inner Voice and Psych-Ache: VIDEO

…rs of Child Sexual Abuse: A Workshop Model (1993). Dr. Courtois has published numerous articles and chapters on related topics. She is a Founding Associate Editor of the new APA Division 56 journal, Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, & Policy. She is Co-Founder (in 1990, with Joan Turkus, MD) of The CENTER: Posttraumatic Disorders Program, Washington, DC where she served as Clinical and Training Director for 16 years….

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Teaching in Prisons: An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Sheldon Solomon

…d candid style, Dr. Solomon discusses the development of Terror Management Theory, the ways in which people form defenses against death anxiety and the concept of life affirming death awareness, arguing that we can “accept the reality of the human condition and parlay that into bringing out the best in us. ” He also addresses the societal effects of death awareness, including the social nature of human beings, the role of education and government,…

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Dr. Sheldon Solomon Discusses the Makings of An Ideal Society: Exclusive Interview

…d candid style, Dr. Solomon discusses the development of Terror Management Theory, the ways in which people form defenses against death anxiety and the concept of life affirming death awareness, arguing that we can “accept the reality of the human condition and parlay that into bringing out the best in us. ” He also addresses the societal effects of death awareness, including the social nature of human beings, the role of education and government,…

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Three Ways We Make Communication Impossible

…be in a Fantasy Bond. The Fantasy Bond is a major concept in psychological theory developed by Dr. Robert Firestone. To learn more about The Fantasy Bond, Register for our FREE webinar on Tuesday, April 24th from 11am-12pm PST. This webinar will present a model for an ideal relationship that combines emotional closeness and sexual intimacy, while each partner maintains a differentiated and individuated sense of self. Dr. Firestone will discuss cha…

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Fantasy Bond, Intimacy problems, relationship advice

Why the Spark Fades in a Relationship

…he “fantasy bond.” As the major principle of a comprehensive psychological theory developed by my father, psychologist and author Robert Firestone, the “fantasy bond” describes a way of relating that serves as a substitute for a truly loving relationship As my father has written of the fantasy bond, “This illusion of connection and closeness allows [a couple] to maintain an imagination of love and loving, while preserving emotional distance.” As o…

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Upcoming Webinars

…ies at Skidmore College. He is best known for developing Terror Management Theory, along with Jeff Greenberg and Tom Pyszczynski, which is concerned with how humans deal with their own sense of mortality. Dr. Solomon is the author or co-author of more than 100 articles and several books, including In the Wake of 9-11: The Psychology of Terror. He’s been featured in several films and TV documentaries as well as countless radio interviews.   Learn m…

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Qualities of an Ideal Therapist

…m them and, in effect, gradually develop a uniquely personal psychological theory for each individual. They are able to subordinate their own interests, while directing their attention and efforts toward understanding their clients. They are highly skilled in helping individuals reconnect to themselves and to their lives. Like an artist, the therapist is sensitively attuned to each client’s real feelings, qualities, and priorities, and is able to…

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CE Webinar – Love in the Age of Twitter

…in relationships, the stages of love, neuroscientific approach to systems theory, neurogenesis and therapeutic change. The goal is to make this time both personally and professionally rewarding! Participants will: Summarize a rational for mindfulness in relationships Describe the role of dopamine in compulsivity List four vehicles of the social media List a working definition of infidelity     Ordering Information: Once payment is received, you w…

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