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How to Be Confident

…ves that hurt us but feel familiar, as if they’re part of our identity. As Dr. Firestone put it in his blog “How to Befriend Yourself:” The enemy within can be thought of as a negative identity. This negative identity is a byproduct of negative ways you were labeled as a child, the negative attitudes toward yourself that you incorporated from any mistreatment you were exposed to and the defensive strategies that you formed to cope with psychologic…

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7 Tips for Parent’s to Help Their Teen Create a Strong Sense of Self

…erson’s journey is their own, including your child’s. So what can we do to help our children/teenagers grow into adults with a strong sense of self—knowing who they are and confident about being in the world? After working with kids and teens for the past 15 years at over five schools here are 7 tips I can give around helping support your child/teen develop a clear sense of self, which can also create stronger parent-child communication, respect,…

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Crisis Response Planning for Suicidal Patients: An Introduction

…ported biopsychosocial model of suicide. Identify the primary motives that drive suicidal behavior. Identify the components of a written crisis response plan to reduce acute suicide risk. Order Now Ordering Information Once payment is received, you will be emailed a full video recording of this webinar along with all presentation materials. Optional CEs (1.5) may be purchased through R. Cassidy Seminars. A link to purchase CE Credits will be inclu…

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Understanding and Preventing Suicide: Free Webinar

…Join Dr. Lisa Firestone September 10th for a free Webinar on ‘Understanding and Preventing Suicide’ Sign Up Here! In this Webinar, Dr. Firestone will educate the public about the warning signs and risk factors for suicide as well as the helper tasks that can save a life….

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Rebuilding Intimacy after Tragedy: How to Help Your Partner Cope

…em get through this experience? There are some “do’s and don’ts” that will help you help your partner. These are derived from a training manual used by counselors treating rape survivors, but they are equally relevant in caring for other sufferers of tragedy. When reaching out to someone who is suffering from the trauma of tragedy: DO show affection and warmth. DO NOT feel rejected if they avoid physical contact or need to move slowly with intimac…

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Understanding and Treating Suicide Risk in 2021

…ch the Webinar: Learn more about CAMS at https://cams-care.com/   Join Dr. Lisa Firestone for the two-part CE webinar “Saving Lives From Suicide,” starting on September 8th. In this Webinar:   Currently in the United States, around 12 million adult Americans are struggling with serious thoughts of suicide. On September 1, in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Psychalive and The Glendon Association are honored to offer a free webinar…

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Relationship Advice from Relationship Expert Dr. Lisa Firestone

…We asked relationship expert Dr. Lisa Firestone for her advice on everything from how to make love last to how to get over a devastating break-up. Watch her answers below. YouTube responded with an error: The playlist identified with the request’s <code>playlistId</code> parameter cannot be found….

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The Fantasy Bond Explained: A Free Webinar Event with Dr. Lisa Firestone

…presents a model for an ideal relationship that combines emotional closeness and sexual intimacy, while each partner maintains a differentiated and individuated sense of self. Dr. Firestone will discuss characteristics of a relationship in which a fantasy bond has developed verses an ideal relationship….

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Understanding and Preventing Teen Suicide: CAMS-4Teens™ as an Effective Treatment Approach

…d treat at-risk teens. The presenter will review the current state of teen suicide, including discussion of teen suicide rates and how they have been increasing for teens from various groups. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or professional, this presentation will walk you through best practices for supporting at-risk teens. The presenter will outline steps parents and caregivers can take to support teens who are struggling and discuss critica…

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Is Suicide Contagious? A Webinar with Dr. Madelyn Gould

…uicide is a rising public health concern. In this informative Webinar with Dr. Madelyn Gould, an authority on suicide clusters and contagion, you will learn what factors are contributing to the spread of suicide. What role do the media and programs such as 13 Reasons Why play in this alarming rise and what can we do to contain it? Learning Objectives: Summarize the empirical evidence for suicide contagion Recognize the impact of the media on suici…

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