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The Wait for the Acceptance Letter: How to Cope with Stress

…h school seniors have struggled with that they’ve shared with me. Critical Inner Voices So much of our anxiety and suffering is perpetuated, not just by what’s happening but what we’re telling ourselves about what’s happening. Unfortunately, it’s way too easy to put ourselves down in times of uncertainty, particularly those involving evaluation. We all have an inner critic that’s there to pounce when we’re feeling our most exposed or vulnerable. T…

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Overcoming the Destructive Inner Voice: Interview with Robert Firestone

Robert Firestone’s latest book, Overcoming the Destructive Inner Voice: True Stories of Therapy and Transformation, is a collection of stories that eloquently capture the transformative processes of psychotherapy. I interviewed Dr. Firestone about his current thinking and his motivation for writing this book. Interview by Jina Carvalho What inspired you to write this book of short stories? I have written these tales over a long period of time. Ea…

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How You Can Help Someone At Risk for Suicide by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

…and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003). VIDEO: Watch Dr. Lisa Firestone discuss topics of self, intimacy and parenting at PsychAlive’s Video Center…

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Why Am I Still Single? 8 Reasons People Often Stay Single

…at no one worthwhile would be interested in them. We all possess “critical inner voices” that tell us we are too fat, too ugly, too old or too different. When we listen to these “voices,” we engage in behaviors that push people away. When we remain single, it is not for the reasons that we’re telling ourselves. Our lack of confidence leaves us giving off signals of not being open, creating a catch 22 in the realm of dating. Many people even have t…

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Dr. Christine Courtois on the Concept of The Voice

…reatment of violent individuals. Finally, Dr. Courtois offers some optimal parenting strategies “to promote the child’s self esteem” including building resilience and repairing negative experiences so that the child feels responded to and cared about. Read More from Dr. Christine Courtois Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP is a Psychologist in independent practice in Washington, DC where she is the principal of Courtois & Associates, PC. She receive…

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Just Be Kind: The Only Relationship Advice You’ll Ever Need

…it forces us to acknowledge our partner as a separate person. The Critical Inner Voice – When we get into relationships there’s a lot of coaching going on in our heads that influences how we treat our partner. Our “critical inner voice” has plenty to say about us and our partner throughout the course of our relationship, particularly when we feel challenged or get scared. “She doesn’t really care about you. You don’t need anyone,” it shouts. “Don’…

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How the Critical Inner Voice Affects Relationships

…Watch an exclusive PsychAlive cartoon, illustrating the concept of the “critical inner voice” and how it can negatively impact your romantic relationships. Learn more about the critical inner voice…

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Upcoming Webinars

…cently the PBS series “This Emotional Life.” She also co-hosts a web-based parenting show called The Intentional Parent.   Learn more or register here   Learn more or register here Webinars with Lisa Firestone, Ph.D. Dr. 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, parentin…

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The Wait for the Acceptance Letter: Helping Teens Cope with Stress

…f emotional challenges. While parents these days are often accused of over-parenting or coddling their kids, teaching them to take their emotions seriously is not a lesson in weakness or defeat, but a lesson in strength and resilience. Emotional intelligence can lead us to more successful lives. Even a highly uncertain time like waiting to hear what your academic future holds can also hold valuable lessons about how you really feel about growing u…

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5 Ways Working on Ourselves Can Benefit Our Kids

…” and “tiger mom.” While, I’ve written about some of the downsides of over-parenting, I am a strong believer in valuing our kids as separate people from the start and using self-reflection to become a better parent. Yet, how we put this belief into action can mean the difference between going through the motions of a textbook form of “good” parenting and really modeling a way of being in the world that makes our children better and happier people….

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