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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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…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   « prev12345… 1415next » What Does it Mean to Dare to Love…

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Bad Mood: 10 Ways to Overcome a Bad Mood

…nny It may sound simple, but this is actually something psychologists like Dr. Lisa Firestone advise people to try when they’re experiencing symptoms of depression. The very act of smiling or laughing can improve our mood. One study even showed that forcing a smile can genuinely reduce stress and increase positive feelings. “Play your favorite sitcom, watch a funny movie or read a comical writer,” said Dr. Firestone. “Don’t think of this exercise…

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suicide prevention

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Now Active Across the United States!

…How does ​reaching out to the 988 Lifeline assist a person thinking about suicide ? – Can someone who is not suicidal ​contact the 988 Lifeline ? – What happens with the previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255)? – What has been the impact of the Lifeline? – How are​ 988 Lifeline ​crisis counselors trained to provide support, and connect people to resources if necessary​? – How ​can I get involved as a​crisis counselor or help support 988?…

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Dynamics of Suicide: An Interview with Dr. Israel Orbach

…psychological dynamics such as rejection and attachment can impact suicide risk. Dr. Orbach discusses the issue of many individuals having fantasies about death and seeing suicide as an escape— “We try to confront the fantasy about death in order to make it less possible to commit suicide.” He also talks about the role of shame and physical dissociation in suicide. Dr. Orbach draws upon an innate ability to empathize with people in a suicidal stat…

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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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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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When Life Becomes a Death Sentence

…or suicidal crisis. International readers can click here for a list of helplines and crisis centers around the world.   Read more about the Warning Signs of Suicide and Suicide Prevention Advice…

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PsychAlive Event Calendar

…here Sep. 10 Understanding and Preventing Suicide Free Webinar Presenter: Dr. Lisa Firestone 11am – 12pm PST Learn more or register here Sep. 11 Cottage Hospital Grand Rounds Suicide: What Mental Health Professionals Need to Know Santa Barbara, CA Learn more here Sep. 12 Help Save a Life: Suicide Prevention Response CSU Channel Islands Suicide Prevention Week Channel Islands, CA Learn more here Sep. 17 Suicide: What Every Professional Should Know…

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