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Loving a Trauma Survivor: Understanding Childhood Trauma’s Impact On Relationships

…g, and find the healing security of healthier loving relationships.   More Helpful Resources Articles and Websites “Helping a Partner Who Engages in Self-Destructive Behaviors” by Lisa Ferentz, LCSW “Trauma-Informed Care; Understanding the Many Challenges of Toxic Stress” by Robyn Brickel, M.A., LMFT Sidran Institute (resources for traumatic stress education and advocacy) Books Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner’s Brain and Attachment…

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…ts Playlists Self-Development Parenting Relationships Dr. Robert Firestone Dr. Lisa Firestone Dr. Carol Gilligan Dr. James Gilligan Dr. James and Dr. Carol Gilligan Dr. James Garbarino Dr. Kirk Schneider Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn Dr. Dan Siegel Dr. Peter A. Levine Dr. Pat Love Dr. Sheldon Solomon Dr. Donald Meichenbaum Dr. Donna Rockwell Dr. Daniel Zamir Dr. Christine Courtois Dr. Allan Schore   « prev12... 45 6… 14 15next » Compassionate Parenting eCo…

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Psychological First Aid

…n’t help but notice you seem distressed.” If they respond, ask, “How can I help?” Then help them develop a plan to address the problem, or help them develop a plan for coping, or both. If they do not respond, or say there is nothing you can do, simply say “I’m a good listener.” Again, if possible, follow up with that person at an appropriate time to see how the person is doing. The three scenarios above are merely examples of how PFA might begin….

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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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Understanding & Preventing Suicide

…m experts in suicide prevention and treatment. The film includes a directory of resources on suicide prevention and information regarding publications by the experts featured in the program, including Dr. Lisa Firestone , Dr. Robert Firestone & Dr. David Jobes. Format: Instant Streaming or DVD Instant Streaming Rent $5.95 | Purchase $14.95 Buy Now Purchase DVD $29.00 Buy Now…

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Faces of Suicide

…ssue it is and to give a name, a voice, and a “face” to both those lost to suicide and to the survivors left behind. Faces of Suicide makes a powerful statement about the need to bring this issue into the open. Official Choice of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and American Association of Suicidology Conference. Winner at Western Psychological Association Film Festival. This moving documentary is being offered as a community service…

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Creating Thriving Relationships: Free Webinar with Drs. Daniel Siegel and Lisa Firestone

…ure a lively discussion between friends and colleagues Drs. Dan Siegel and Lisa Firestone on the essential elements to create thriving relationships. Siegel and Firestone will draw on the latest wisdom from the fields of neuroscience and attachment, as well as their own combined six decades of working with couples to offer insight into the power of love and connection. In addition, they will offer mindful strategies for creating more closeness, pr…

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Eight Ways to Actively Fight Depression

…a depressed state. Be Active When you’re depressed your energy levels can drop drastically, but the last thing you want to do when feeling down is to keep yourself from getting up. It’s a physiological fact that activity fights depression. Get your heart rate up 20 minutes a day, five days a week, and it has been scientifically proven that you will feel better emotionally. Exercising increases the neuro-plasticity of your brain and releases natur…

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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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