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Advances in the Treatment of Suicidal Clients: An Interview with Dr. David Jobes
…nical Training at The Catholic University of America. He also runs the CUA Suicide Prevention Lab, which researches suicidal risk assessment and recently developed a novel therapeutic approach to suicide prevention called the “Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality” (CAMS). Dr. Jobes has published extensively on the topic of suicide prevention. He consults with professionals around the world to provide training in clinical suicidol…
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Living Mom’s Life?
…sfunctional elements of my mother’s style of relating to life. As cited by Dr. Lisa Firestone in the blog “Breaking the Fantasy Bond with our Mothers,” Nancy Friday, the author of My Mother/My Self, describes the dilemma that women face as they progress toward their goals in life. Friday posits that with each milestone of independence, a woman will unconsciously experience separation anxiety from the internal bond with her mother (2015). The anxie…
Learn MoreConquer Your Inner Critic by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.
…mine’s 10-year-old son confided in me. Disturbing as it is to hear our children utter such cruel, unfeeling statements toward themselves, how can we not feel slightly guilty for the example we have set for them? It’s painful to recognize how oblivious we can be to the fact that our own self-critical attitudes are seeping into the consciousness of our children. Yet, this reality should urge us to look at why we ourselves are so self-deprecating and…
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Defense Mechanisms
…essure situations like sports or academics, or playing video games,” wrote Dr. Lisa Firestone, who co-authored Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice with Robert Firestone. “As an adult, it can mean becoming anti-social, avoiding goal-driven behaviors, or abusing substances like alcohol. Our defense mechanisms may influence us to engage in self-soothing rituals or to avoid perceived dangers.” Defense Mechanisms in Adulthood As adults, catching on to ou…
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The Art of Wellness: Strategies to Maintain Your Mental Health
…you feel more empowered and less alone on your path. In this presentation, Dr. Lisa Firestone and Kevin Hines will discuss tools and strategies individuals can utilize to maintain their mental health. Dr. Lisa Firestone will offer her professional expertise throughout the webinar, discussing important topics in mental health, including suicidality and suicide prevention. Kevin Hines will offer a different perspective on mental health and wellness,…
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Can Secure Attachment Make Us Less Afraid During the Coronavirus Crisis?
…ocesses and the Facilitating Environment. Madison CT: International Universities Press 1994/1965. Yalom, I. D. (1980). Existential psychotherapy. New York: Basic Books. **** PsychAlive E-course Making Sense of your Life to Empower your Future: with Dan Siegel and Lisa Firestone. Through guided writing exercises and integrative activities, you will get to know yourself on a deep level. Additionally, this E-Course provides tools for ongoing growth,…
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Coping Suggestions for the Suicidal Person
…tion Advice Page Related Articles: The Do’s and Don’ts of Suicide Prevention Helper Tasks – How You Can Help Someone Who’s Suicidal Suicide: The Warning Signs Suicide: How You Can Help Someone at Risk Busting the Myths About Suicide…
Learn MoreAfter My Suicide Attempt, I Made This Plan to Stay Alive and Well
…his is how I fight to stay all kinds of well. This is how I strive to live with my best brain ever. FREE Upcoming Webinar with Kevin Hines and Dr. Lisa Firestone: What We Need to Know to Prevent Suicide…
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