…ssion and become the people we truly seek to be. In this Webinar, Dr. Lisa Firestone will discuss the formation of identity and the ways we can reshape it. Our identity is neither fixed nor one dimensional. In order to discover who we really are, we have to let go of the “shoulds” and “roles” laid out for us by our history. We must also take steps to free ourselves from the self-critical thoughts and self-limiting psychological defenses that have…
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…d. Learn more about the warning signs for suicide and the helper tasks that can save a life. Learn more about upcoming Webinars on suicide prevention with Dr. Lisa Firestone Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003), and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012)….
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…ignoring the needs of others Higher levels of aggression Difficulty taking feedback about their behavior Why do people become narcissistic? Is it a symptom of something else? Narcissistic people often have narcissistic parents, who offered them a build up but no real substance. Their parents wanted them to be great, so they could be the parent of a great person, the best artist, smartest student, etc. Often narcissistic people were also neglected,…
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…person I love. Yet…can love be defined? And if so, how? Robert Firestone, Lisa Firestone and Joyce Catlett have tackled this question in a forthright manner in their book: Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships. “In the authors’ view, behaviors that fit the description of a loving relationship are expressions of affection, both physical and emotional; a wish to offer pleasure and satisfaction to one’s mate; tenderness, compassion, and sensitivity…
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…outdoors naturally teaches us how to stop worrying. According to Dr. Lisa Firestone in her blog “Nature as Medicine,” “One of the reasons, nature is so beneficial is that it allows us to feel more present in our own bodies. We tend to experience nature with our senses, drinking in sights, sounds and smells, feeling the earth on our feet and the breeze on our face.” This presence of mind can offer us respite from worrying. “As our mind unclutters,…
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…people feel secure in themselves, the more attractive they will be to their partners, and the more they offer to the relationship. Watch Dr. Lisa Firestone talk to PsychAlive about the “Fantasy Bond”…
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…eepen connection. In this introspective and enlightening webinar, Dr. Lisa Firestone will describe how adopting certain principles can help couples use this time to not just survive but to thrive. Drawing on more than 30 years of research, theory, and clinical experience with couples, Dr. Firestone will explore how each person’s internal defenses formed in childhood are often at the root of the deepest conflict or distress in their relationships,…
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…s the feelings behind those thoughts. In this insightful webinar, Dr. Lisa Firestone will introduce an empowering approach to treating depression, while highlighting specific actions individuals can take that have been shown to reduce symptoms of depression. She will discuss a method in which therapists can help clients identify destructive patterns of thinking, the “critical inner voice” that can perpetuate a cycle of depression. When someone is…
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…ences and realize our unique value in the world. In this Webinar, Dr. Lisa Firestone will explore the many ways people hold themselves back from being who they really are and living the life they truly desire. What drives a person’s self-limiting and self-destructive behavior? How can they overcome the inner critic that holds them back and keeps them from achieving their goals? This 90-minute presentation will explain an innovative, therapeutic mo…
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