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The Importance of Psychological First Aid in Japan

…on these moments by saying, “That was good,” whenever they take a breath. Help them engage in breathing exercises. This will help their physiological system to become regulated. Meet the person’s basic needs. After Hurricane Katrina, 9-11 and the earthquake in Haiti, methods of Psychological First Aid were key in helping people get their needs met. Once calm, individuals are better able to comprehend their own needs to get through the next few mi…

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VIDEO: Dr. Allan Schore on Key Factors in Treating Suicidal Individuals

…ilding structure on top of that because in essence, really, the therapy of suicidal patients really is to build structure that was not there in the first place. I mean, it’s more than a psychological treatment. It’s to build a right brain structure that can ultimately regulate affects interactively or through auto-regulations. So what is the context here? So we’re looking, therefore, at essentially the same concept in the mother/infant dyad and th…

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Understanding and Preventing Suicide: Free Webinar

…Join Dr. Lisa Firestone September 10th for a free Webinar on ‘Understanding and Preventing Suicide’ Sign Up Here! In this Webinar, Dr. Firestone will educate the public about the warning signs and risk factors for suicide as well as the helper tasks that can save a life….

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How You Can Help Someone Who's Suicidal

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Suicide Prevention

…lethal means of self harm | Identify at risk behavior | Implement appropriate treatment and resources | Develop and Promote Effective Clinical and Professional Practices…

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Free Brochure: How You Can Help Prevent a Suicide

…Download the Brochure: How You Can Help Prevent a Suicide  …

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I Hate My Body: Dealing with Poor Body Image

…ese steps, which were developed by Dr. Firestone and her father Dr. Robert Firestone, here. One of the most helpful exercises they created involves writing down our specific “voices” as “you” statements. This changes the perspective of the voice from being something we believe to be true about ourselves (i.e. “I have such a thick waist.”) to something someone else is saying to us (i.e. “You have such a thick waist.”) This helps us see the critical…

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Am I Depressed? The Difference Between Sadness and Depression

…n goes undiagnosed: Untreated depression is the number one risk factor for suicide among youth (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for those aged 15 to 34 (CDC). Major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability for people aged 15 to 44 (ADAA) Depression is one of the top 3 workplace concerns, topped only by family crisis and stress (DBSA) About 6.7 percent of Americans over 18 are diagnos…

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Upcoming Free and CE Webinars

…ter here Oct. 22 Helping Clients Overcome Depression CE Webinar Presenter: Lisa Firestone, Ph.D. 4pm – 5:30pm PST 3 CE’s Learn more or register here Nov. 5 Psychological Hardiness and Mental Health CE Webinar Presenter: Salvatore Maddi, Ph.D. 4pm – 5:30pm PST 3 CE’s Learn more or register here Dec. 10 Psychological Hardiness: The Key to Resilience Under Stress Free Webinar Presenter: Salvatore Maddi, Ph.D. 11am – 12pm PST Learn more or register he…

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Dr. Lisa Firestone on the Lasting Impact of Childhood

…Dr. Lisa Firestone on the Lasting Impact of Childhood…

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