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Suicide and the Inner Voice: Risk Assessment, Treatment and Case Management

…person acts on the resolve to terminate his or her existence.” Thus begins Robert W. Firestone’s exploration into the depths of the human problem of suicide. Suicide is a leading cause of death in our nation. What internal factors cause a person to end his or her life, and what are the familial and societal factors that may be making a destructive contribution? The answers to both questions are at the heart of Suicide and the Inner Voice. Dr. Fire…

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The Self Under Siege: A Therapeutic Model for Differentiation

…, and beliefs? In this thought-provoking book, noted clinical psychologist Robert Firestone and his co-authors explore the struggle that all of us face in striving to retain a sense of ourselves as unique individuals. The self is under siege from several sources: primarily pain and rejection in the developmental years, problems in relationships, detrimental societal forces, and existential realities that affect all people. Through numerous case st…

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Suicide and the Critical Inner Voice

…person acts on the resolve to terminate his or her existence.” Thus begins Robert W. Firestone’s exploration into the depths of the human problem of suicide. Suicide is a leading cause of death in our nation. What internal factors cause a person to end his or her life, and what are the familial and societal factors that may be making a destructive contribution? The answers to both questions are at the heart of Suicide and the Inner Voice. Dr. Fire…

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Real Love Versus Fantasy: How to Keep Romantic Love Alive

…e concept of a fantasy bond. Based on theory developed by psychologist Dr. Robert Firestone, the fantasy bond describes an illusion of connection a couple forms that replaces real acts of love, affection and relating. A fantasy bond exists when the form and routine of a relationship becomes more important than the substance – when a couple starts to forego their individuality—losing the “me” to become a “we.” This webinar sheds light on the differ…

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I Hate My Body: Dealing with Poor Body Image

…bout these steps, which were developed by Dr. Firestone and her father Dr. Robert Firestone, here. One of the most helpful exercises they created involves writing down our specific “voices” as “you” statements. This changes the perspective of the voice from being something we believe to be true about ourselves (i.e. “I have such a thick waist.”) to something someone else is saying to us (i.e. “You have such a thick waist.”) This helps us see the c…

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Dr. Lisa Firestone On Ways to Improve Your Relationship

…Dr. Lisa Firestone On Ways to Improve Your Relationship…

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Becoming the Real You: A Video Presentation with Dr. Lisa Firestone

…  Watch Dr. Lisa Firestone, co-author of The Self Under Siege: A Therapeutic Model for Differentiation, explain the role of differentiation in becoming who you really want to be and living the life you want to lead. Learn more about the book, The Self Under Siege…

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Dr. Lisa Firestone On The Fantasy Bond

…Dr. Lisa Firestone on the Fantasy Bond…

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Resources from How to Make Love Last – A Webinar With Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

…ir relationship or suffering pain and distress? This webinar with Dr. Lisa Firestone helps answer these questions. Participants will gain insight into how people form an imaginary connection or ‘fantasy bond” with their partner that interferes with real relating. The ideal qualities to look for in a partner and to cultivate in yourself will be described. By identifying and challenging negative thoughts toward themselves and their partner (critical…

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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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