…hip expert Dr. Lisa Firestone explains the difference between real love… Dr. Lisa Firestone on Jealousy in Relationships Relationship expert Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about understanding and challenging… How to Keep the Spark Alive in a Relationship Relationship expert Dr. Lisa Firestone explains how couples can keep the spark a… The Critical Inner Voice in Relationships Dr. Lisa Firestone explains how the critical inner voice operates in rel…
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…t something that happens after we split up. Often, couples enter into what Dr. Firestone calls a “fantasy bond,” an illusion of connection that replaces real relating and genuine acts of love and intimacy. Symptoms of a fantasy bond can include relating as a unit, valuing the form of being a couple over the substance of making contact, falling into routine, lacking independence, engaging in less affection, and entering into dynamics of control and…
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…s. Historically, in studying the voices associated with suicidal ideology, Lisa Firestone, PhD and I developed a scale to predict the potential for suicide. Items were based on a series of increasingly negative self-critical thoughts and self-attacks. Clients were asked to endorse which items they experienced and how frequently. The scale effectively distinguishes suicidal from non-suicidal individuals at a high level of significance. We applied t…
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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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…re empowered in the fight to stop suicide. The steps include: Learning the warning signs to spot in someone who may be suicidal. Joining the movement by signing up to “Take 5” and sharing their message on social media. Spreading the word by telling five people about World Suicide Prevention Day. Offering support by learning what to do if you encounter a person in trouble. Reaching out if you or a friend needs help. Learn who you can talk to and wh…
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…s Suicide Prevention Advice The Glendon Association “Save a Life” Brochure Dr. Lisa Firestone’s “The Warning Signs of Suicide” &“Suicide: How You Can Help Someone at Risk” TeenSuicide.us – “Teen Suicide Warning Signs” &”Teenage Suicide Prevention” HealthyPlace.com “Suicide and Teenagers” &”Teen Depression: What Parents Need to Know” “Teens Under Pressure” Dr.Phil recently aired a show on teen suicide prevention in which PsychAlive’s Dr. Lisa Fires…
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…eone you know may be in a suicidal crisis. This webinar with suicidologist Dr. Lisa Firestone will take the subject of suicide out of the shadows and teach you ways that you can help save a life. This FREE webinar will: • Outline steps you can take to reach out and help someone who may be suicidal • Highlight warning signs for suicide • Describe resources that can help save a life • Shed light on the self-destructive thoughts that suicidal individ…
Learn More…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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…. What are some signs that a therapist is a bad fit or a good fit for you? Signs of a bad fit Signs of a good fit You feel judged or ashamed. You feel heard and even better, understood. The therapist talks about the therapist’s own issues or is multi-tasking. Talking to you is the priority – no distractions. You feel talked to or at. The therapist asks questions to get to know you and collaborates with you on your care. The therapist does not seem…
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…life. Safety is of course, the most important thing. That said, we want to help loved ones focus on helping to heal the underlying pain. Healing Conversations It’s hard to be compassionate if you don’t yet understand the person’s struggle to manage their emotions. Yet, it is possible — and healing — to circle back to an initial reaction that may have temporarily made things worse (e.g., “Are you crazy? What did you DO?”). Parents and loved ones ca…
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