…CPR of Suicide Prevention” here See a full list of upcoming Webinars with Dr. Lisa Firestone, here * All Webinars are provided by The Glendon Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and enhancing mental health. To support this Webinar series, you can make a donation to The Glendon Association by clicking here Recommended Books Recommended Films VISIT: PsychAlive’s Suicide Prevention Advice The Glendon Association’s Sui…
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…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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…. 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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…or contact one of the crisis resources immediately. You deserve immediate help! 8 ways to help yourself if there’s a waiting list for therapy If you are able to safely wait for care: Appreciate yourself and your effort to grow. Reaching out for help is an amazing step. I hope it gives you some peace of mind knowing you’re actively pursuing and will be getting the help you deserve. This may not feel very big, though we know it’s a huge victory. Kn…
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…First Aid can help support family and friends through a crisis. The Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus noted that the only constant is change. We currently live in an era of unprecedented personal, social, economic, and political change. While change can often be uplifting, it can also be distressing. Due to current events, or perhaps life in general, most of us have directly observed another person in psychological distress, such as a frien…
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…ave to abandon an adaptation that felt necessary for survival when we were helpless, dependent children. Moving away from something that provided a sense of safety can initially cause us to feel anxious, insecure, and even frightened. However, these feelings will subside as we adjust to a new reality in which we are able to accept and participate in the give and take with others and the closeness it brings. In addition, we would need to part with…
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…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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…elm the ability to care for a newborn or maintain self-care, and can raise risk of suicide or harm to the child. Women who experience PPD and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD’s) have a critically important need for understanding, support and treatment (to be addressed more fully in a future article). Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) includes debilitating symptoms that follow seasonal cycles, usually bringing out depression in the cold,…
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