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Preventing Suicide: Treatments that Work: A Conversation with Dr. David Jobes

…ing researcher on the forefront of creating a standard of care in treating suicidal patients. Dr. Jobes’ CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality) approach is one of few empirically validated methods for treating suicidal individuals. Developed over 25 years, CAMS is a unique, collaborative approach that regards the suicidal person as an expert on their situation. Practitioners using this method engage the patient in the develo…

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Suicide: What Every Mental Health Professional Should Know

…in clinical psychology offer any formal training in assessing the risk of suicide and the treatment of suicidal patients. This means that there is a clear need for more extensive training at the post-doctoral level in the management and treatment of suicidal patients. This Webinar provides an in-depth understanding of the dynamics operating in suicide. The most recent research on assessment, crisis management and treatment will be presented. Clin…

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9 Signs You Need Better Self-Care and May Be a Trauma Survivor

…ave it and spend it, all in a balanced fashion. If you identify with these signs, I encourage you to consider finding a trauma informed therapist to help you move forward in a happier, healthier, more fulfilling way. If you’re not providing yourself self-care, don’t you deserve to learn how? The answer is undoubtedly yes. A well-balanced life is one where you can thrive—not just survive. More Resources What Is Good Self-Care, and Why You Deserve I…

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How Trauma Is Impacting Our Culture and What We Can Do to Help

…person to help. Fortunately, treatment is both available and effective. It can lead to increased resilience, emotional growth, and can even save a life. Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. —Join Dr. Firestone and Dr. Courtois for the Sept. 24 CE Webinar, “Complex Forms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” or the Sept. 10 free webinar for the public, “Understanding Trauma, from ‘Simple’ to ‘Comple…

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7 Steps to Keep Your Teenagers Brains Healthy and Strong for the Final Weeks of School

…ngths: Visual: If your teen is more visual in how he or she learns, it can help to have them draw pictures or images for words or terminology they are trying to learn. Or you can have them try to picture the word in their head. They also may do well with highlighting while they read. Watching films with visual images of what they are studying can be useful as well. Auditory: If your kid is more auditory, it can help to read out loud, listen to lec…

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PTSD: Why Does It Happen? How Survivors Can Heal

…ep returning and intruding on the person’s present awareness. What are the Warning Signs and Symptoms of PTSD? PTSD is a specific kind of stress-related disorder, diagnosed by mental health care professionals using a standard guidebook, known as the DSM. No words can describe the debilitating impact of severe trauma on survivors. But a diagnosis can help people with PTSD seek appropriate treatment. The DSM lists four clusters of symptoms: Flashbac…

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Healthy Sexuality

…ality,” psychologist and author of Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships, Dr. Robert Firestone wrote, “A “healthy” orientation toward sexuality is reflected in a person’s appearance and attractiveness, in the ability to be tender and generous to others, and in one’s level of overall vitality. The combination of loving, sexual contact, and genuine friendship in a stable, long-term relationship is conducive to good mental health and is a highly reg…

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Living Life on Your Own Terms by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

…e, internal enemy, the more ourselves we will become. Read Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice by Robert Firestone, Ph.D. and Lisa Firestone, Ph.D….

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Conquer 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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…onship http://my.brainshark.com/Creating-a-Loving-Relationship-334892139 – Dr. Lisa Fir… Whose Life Are You Living? Whiteboard Animation To learn more about how to become your true self, sign up for this eCourse http:… Overcoming the Inner Enemy that Causes Depression Webinar Dr. John Norcross on the Significance of the Therapist/Client Relationship Dr. John C. Norcross on the significance of the therapist/client relationship.<b… Dr. John C….

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