…false sense of security than the end of real, loving relating,” wrote Dr. Lisa Firestone. “When we break up with someone, and we are willing to let go of this illusion of connection, we might find that we are far less devastated by the separation.” Breaking the fantasy bond with a former partner is often key to moving on. Feel the feelings It’s normal to be emotionally raw after a breakup. Although, these feelings can feel overwhelming, we should…
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…in mind: Ask first, act second. For many people, the thought of asking for help is anxiety-inducing in itself. Asking someone with anxiety how you can help is the best thing you can do for them. Everyone channels their anxiety in a different way, thus there is not a simplified, fix-all, solution to this problem. Make listening a priority. Sometimes silent, empathic support—whether a shoulder to cry on or a person to vent to—is more helpful than ad…
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…is shift in perspective opens the door to the larger developmental goal of helping your child or teen learn how to manage the intensity of their emotions. This comes from helping your child tolerate “no” and taking turns rather than using power, control, or fear. While standards for behavior are important, the parenting question is how to help my child express sadness, fear, disappointment, or anger without becoming hostile. Focusing on how a chil…
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…r teen is ‘Just eat it.’ Never, ever, ever, please never, say this to your teen. Your teen desperately wants to be better. They hate this daily battle. They wish so badly that they could just eat the dinner. ED is yelling at them in their ear statements like, ‘you’re fat’ and ‘if you eat that, no one will like you.’ These are words they hear all day everyday when trying to eat. Telling them ‘just eat it’ is extremely painful and angering for them…
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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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…Robert W. Firestone’s exploration into the depths of the human problem of suicide. Suicide is a leading cause of death in our nation. What internal factors cause a person to end his or her life, and what are the familial and societal factors that may be making a destructive contribution? The answers to both questions are at the heart of Suicide and the Inner Voice. Dr. Firestone believes that the key to understanding suicidal behavior comes from…
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…It may sound simple, but this is actually something psychologists like Dr. Lisa Firestone advise people to try when they’re experiencing symptoms of depression. The very act of smiling or laughing can improve our mood. One study even showed that forcing a smile can genuinely reduce stress and increase positive feelings. “Play your favorite sitcom, watch a funny movie or read a comical writer,” said Dr. Firestone. “Don’t think of this exercise as m…
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…women sooner, if they can get the encouragement and connections to ask for help. Treating PPD We need to start treating PPD from a strengths-based foundation. Those suffering emotionally benefit in particular from a non-pathologizing approach. This means working with people as individuals struggling with a difficult illness, not as “different” from other people. When we focus on the unique set of abilities and resources that each woman has, we can…
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