robert firestone

Do You or Your Partner Have an Anxious Attachment?

Relationships are very much about give and take. At their best, they are a back-and-forth... >>

You May Be Wrong About Your Attachment Pattern

One of the most profound influences on the way we behave in relationships is our... >>

The Key to a Long and Happy Life

In 1938, Harvard researchers began to study a group of sophomores at the then-all-male school.... >>

5 Ways Working on Ourselves Can Benefit Our Kids

 “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” – Robert Fulghum A lot of... >>

It’s Time to Evict the Parents in Your Head

As adults, we are told to respect and appreciate our parents. We’re often reminded to... >>

Factors that Increase or Suppress Death Anxiety

Death anxiety encompasses a broad spectrum of emotions ranging from a few passing moments of... >>

A Psychological Perspective on Human Destructiveness

My inspiration for writing this blog springs from a deep feeling for people and a... >>

Self-Consciousness: How to Reduce Self-Consciousness

The term “self-consciousness” doesn’t sound so bad when broken down. After all, being conscious of... >>

Is Being Proud of Your Kids Really about You?

Parents often exclaim that they are so proud of their children. “She got into Harvard.” “He... >>

Thinking Positively: Why You Need to Wire Your Brain to Think Positive

Our brains are hardwired to focus on the negative. If our boss tells us five... >>