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Conquer Your Inner Critic by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

…sult do these thoughts seem to desire? As you identify these voices, it is helpful to write them down. First, write them in the first person, as “I” statements. For example, you may have thoughts like: I am never going to get that promotion. She’s going to leave me. I’m a terrible mother. Then, write these same statements in the second person (“You” statements) as if someone is talking to you. For example, you would write: You are never going to g…

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How to Help Yourself if You’re on a Waiting List for Therapy

…or contact one of the crisis resources immediately. You deserve immediate help! 8 ways to help yourself if there’s a waiting list for therapy If you are able to safely wait for care: Appreciate yourself and your effort to grow. Reaching out for help is an amazing step. I hope it gives you some peace of mind knowing you’re actively pursuing and will be getting the help you deserve. This may not feel very big, though we know it’s a huge victory. Kn…

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Offering Psychological First Aid After a Tragedy

…sleep or someone to help them locate their family. Do whatever you can to help this person meet their needs and try to remain calm and attentive in doing so. Teach Psychological First Aid. It’s important that people not only practice techniques of PFA, but that they teach local citizens in a community how to do it. This will allow the effects to be maintained long after the emergency teams have moved on. In my local community of Santa Barbara, CA…

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How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Relationship

…ice: $49 On-Demand Webinars     In this Webinar: This online workshop with Dr. Lisa Firestone will provide tools to help people heal insecure attachment, resolve trauma, integrate their… Learn More One essential way to do this is by making sense of your story. According to Dr. Dan Siegel, attachment research demonstrates that “the best predictor of a child’s security of attachment is not what happened to his parents as children, but rather how his…

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stop projecting

How to “Make” Someone Fall in Love with You

…ns we have a lot more power than we think when it comes to how we feel. As Dr. Lisa Firestone said, “Love involves behavior. It is a skill. To be truly loving, we have to take actual actions toward our partner that he or she experiences as loving.” So, while a potion would be nice, the answer to our woes is usually in our own actions. According to Dr. Firestone, there are ways to stay truly connected to our love for someone else, to help them feel…

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Now Active Across the United States!

…t, or chat with 988? – How does ​reaching out to the 988 Lifeline assist a person thinking about suicide ? – Can someone who is not suicidal ​contact the 988 Lifeline ? – What happens with the previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255)? – What has been the impact of the Lifeline? – How are​ 988 Lifeline ​crisis counselors trained to provide support, and connect people to resources if necessary​? – How ​can I get involved as a​crisis counselor…

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Treating Suicide – A Cognitive Behavioral Approach: An Interview with Dr. David Rudd

…ention 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. Rudd discusses the treatment of suicidal patients. He places emphasis on the effectivene…

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How to Preserve Your Individuality While Quarantining with Your Partner

…ive attitudes or biases you acquired. This eCourse, by Drs. Dan Siegel and Lisa Firestone, will help you develop a coherent narrative to understand how your past is impacting your life today: Making Sense of Your Life: Understanding Your Past to Liberate Your Present and Empower Your Future Be open and undefended. Openness involves the ability to be forthright in revealing and expressing your personal feelings, thoughts, dreams and desires. Being…

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When Life Becomes a Death Sentence

…or suicidal crisis. International readers can click here for a list of helplines and crisis centers around the world.   Read more about the Warning Signs of Suicide and Suicide Prevention Advice…

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Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters in Addiction Recovery

Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters in Addiction Recovery

…alities such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Ego State Psychotherapy, and EMDR, which are helpful in both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of treatment and recovery.) It is so important for family members and people in recovery to understand this process. It’s important to realize that completing a 28-day program doesn’t mean you’re done – you’ve only just begun. It takes time to build new coping skills. It takes time to develop connections with supportive peop…

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