robert firestone

Are You Addicted to Your Relationship?

We’ve all been through it: the incessant checking of our phone, the tossing and turning... >>

Defense Mechanisms

“When children are faced with pain and anxiety in their developmental years, they develop defense... >>

Beware of the Soulmate Myth

The Fantasy Bond Behind the Myth of the Soulmate I know people who say their... >>

The Myth of a Perfect Mother

This Mother’s Day was the 40th one that I have celebrated as a mother. And... >>

5 Ways to Rewrite Your Breakup Story and Feel Better

How to make sense of and feel better about a breakup. As a therapist, I... >>

5 Things to Do When Your Inner Critic Takes Over

Each of us has a side of ourselves that is “on our team,” rooting for... >>

Do You or Your Partner Have an Avoidant Attachment Pattern?

A while back when recording a podcast, my team at PsychAlive and I asked a... >>

What Really Goes On in the Mind of a Narcissist?

Most of us have a sense of what it means to be narcissistic, but we... >>

How to Fight the Loneliness Epidemic

Taking on your inner critic may help you feel less lonely In the United States,... >>

Thanksgiving is Good for Your Mental Health

Research shows that expressing gratitude is good for your mental health. It increases happiness and decreases depression. It also enhances empathy and... >>