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Memorial Day: An Opportunity to Reach Out to Veterans

…e actions now that can help save a life. We can do this by recognizing the warning signs for suicide in veterans and supporting them getting the services they need. We can reach out to veterans and their families, and work together to de-stigmatize struggles with mental health. In doing so, are taking action to protect the lives of those who have been deeply wounded in their effort to protect us. The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisi…

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How to Stop Worrying

…on. Being outdoors naturally teaches us how to stop worrying. According to Dr. Lisa Firestone in her blog “Nature as Medicine,” “One of the reasons, nature is so beneficial is that it allows us to feel more present in our own bodies. We tend to experience nature with our senses, drinking in sights, sounds and smells, feeling the earth on our feet and the breeze on our face.” This presence of mind can offer us respite from worrying. “As our mind un…

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The Warning Signs for Suicide

…In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, PsychAlive is featuring videos that can help us to better understand and prevent suicide. Learn more about suicide prevention….

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Understanding Self-Harming Behavior: Healing with Self-Care and Compassion

…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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…se Negative Identity Dr. Robert Firestone describes why people develop a false negative identity. You… How to Make Love Last a Lifetime Relationship Expert Dr. Lisa Firestone discusses how to make love last a lifetim… « prev12345… 1920next »…

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How to Move On

…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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How to Help Someone with Anxiety 

…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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Suicide and the Critical Inner Voice

…answers to both questions are at the heart of Suicide and the Inner Voice. Dr. Firestone believes that the key to understanding suicidal behavior comes from a knowledge of the destructive thought processes of those at risk and an awareness of their origins in early family interactions. He tells us that the negative events in our lives are not nearly as harmful as what we tell ourselves about them. From an understanding of how one begins a downward…

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How to Find a Good Therapist

…. 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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Protected: Developing Secure Attachment Toolkit

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