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VIDEO: The Link Between Mindfulness Meditation and Compassion

…Firestone: Does consistent practice of mindfulness meditation lead to the development of compassion? Has that been your experience? Donna Rockwell: Absolutely. And it’s because of what we were saying before which is that you start having compassion for yourself. It’s like, “Oh my God, will my mind every shut up?” You know, you start saying, “This is absurd, you know. You’re sitting there and this movie keeps going and it’s like – that thought aga…

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The Self Under Siege: A New Model of Differentiation

…by interpersonal experiences that are either favorable or damaging to the development of his or her personality. In order for people to fulfill their destiny, they must free themselves from destructive influences. When someone is able to develop & sustain aspects of their unique identity, they’re able to live truly individualistic lives. This Webinar teaches an innovative approach to differentiation, a four-step process developed by Robert Firest…

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CE Webinar: The Self Under Siege

…by interpersonal experiences that are either favorable or damaging to the development of his or her personality. In order for individuals to live their own lives and fulfill their destiny, they must differentiate themselves from destructive family and societal influences. To the extent that someone can develop and sustain significant aspects of their unique identity, they will be able to live truly individualistic and creative lives. In this Webi…

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After the Honeymoon

…te constellation of our existence. And nothing supports a person’s healthy development more than living within an emotionally intelligent family system. As renowned author Daniel Goleman points out, “current trends in marriage and divorce make emotional intelligence more crucial than ever.” Goleman’s best-selling book, Emotional Intelligence, states that skills for successful relating include self-awareness; identifying, expressing, and managing f…

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My Day with the Dalai Lama; A primer for happiness

…f mind. Sense the Possibility of Joyfulness – Once there is greater mental development, it is easier to see how swiftly thoughts come and go. There is motivation to stay in the here-and-now, rather than the before-and-after. It becomes clear over time that the only place to experience peace or happiness is in the present moment, and so we long to stay there – to make that permanent too. But we discover that it is not possible. The Dalai Lama sugge…

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Introduction to PsychAlive

…ou can explore PsychAlive by visiting one of our three main sections, self-development, relationships and parenting, or by selecting one of our key topics from the menu bar. Or you can search for any specific topics that interest you here:   Follow Us Liven up your newsfeeds with posts from PsychAlive. Sign Up Subscribe to get updates from PsychAlive   Contact Us For answers to general questions: [email protected] For technical questions: webmas…

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Effectively Intervening with Violent Behavior: An Interview with Peter Fonagy

…fective methods of intervening with violent behavior. He begins with child development, emphasizing that early attachment often inhibits violent tendencies. Providing viewers with a series of effective examples, Dr. Fonagy discusses the importance of mentalization or self-reflective functioning as a method for intervening with violence. He also addresses social factors affecting violence, as well as certain risk factors and thoughts that drive vio…

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Understanding Your Critical Inner Voice: A Video Presentation with Dr. Lisa Firestone

…defended, negative side of our personality that is opposed to our ongoing development. The voice consists of the negative thoughts, beliefs and attitudes that oppose our best interests and diminish our self-esteem. It encourages and strongly influences self-defeating and self-destructive behavior. This hostile, judgmental advisor also warns us about other people, promoting angry and cynical attitudes toward others and creating a negative, pessimi…

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Fighting Post-Graduation Anxiety

…a serious psychological condition that limits us in our interactions, our development, and our general state of mind.” By giving in to stress and anxiety, you stop behaving your best. You start doubting yourself and become self-limiting. You give in to your critical inner voice, the self-destructive thought process that creates nagging thoughts and doubts. This can eventually coax you out of taking on challenges and going after your goals. So it…

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Genuine Relating in an Imperfect World

…rs contributing to the success of your relationship are your own continued development as an individual and your appreciation and support for your partner’s individuality. To this end, you are learning to value your independence and striving to maintain your integrity by remaining adult, open, undefended, and honest in your interactions. You are also learning to respect the fact that your partner is a sovereign individual, separate from you and yo…

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