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Creating Thriving Relationships: Free Webinar with Drs. Daniel Siegel and Lisa Firestone

…ure a lively discussion between friends and colleagues Drs. Dan Siegel and Lisa Firestone on the essential elements to create thriving relationships. Siegel and Firestone will draw on the latest wisdom from the fields of neuroscience and attachment, as well as their own combined six decades of working with couples to offer insight into the power of love and connection. In addition, they will offer mindful strategies for creating more closeness, pr…

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Defense Mechanisms

…essure situations like sports or academics, or playing video games,” wrote Dr. Lisa Firestone, who co-authored Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice with Robert Firestone. “As an adult, it can mean becoming anti-social, avoiding goal-driven behaviors, or abusing substances like alcohol. Our defense mechanisms may influence us to engage in self-soothing rituals or to avoid perceived dangers.” Defense Mechanisms in Adulthood As adults, catching on to ou…

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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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Loving a Trauma Survivor: Understanding Childhood Trauma’s Impact On Relationships

…ess to raise awareness and recognize triggers for each of you Develop some phrases to help you stay grounded in the present and re-direct your dialog, such as: “I wonder if we can slow this down. “It seems like we’re getting triggered. Can we figure out what’s going on with us?” “I wonder if we are heading into old territory.” “I’m thinking this could be something we should talk about in therapy.” “I wonder if we could try and stay grounded in wha…

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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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Understanding & Preventing Suicide

…m experts in suicide prevention and treatment. The film includes a directory of resources on suicide prevention and information regarding publications by the experts featured in the program, including Dr. Lisa Firestone , Dr. Robert Firestone & Dr. David Jobes. Format: Instant Streaming or DVD Instant Streaming Rent $5.95 | Purchase $14.95 Buy Now Purchase DVD $29.00 Buy Now…

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The Price of Being Strong: Risks to the Mental Health of Athletes

…. International readers can click here for a list of helplines and crisis centers around the world. To see upcoming webinars with Dr. Lisa Firestone, click here.  …

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Experts Explain What Makes a Loving Relationship

…[SlideDeck2 id=13059] Watch PsychAlive Experts explain the different components that make up a loving and successful relationship….

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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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