3 Ways to Tell You’re Afraid of Intimacy
While most of us say we want love, pretty much all of us have some... >>
How to Go “All In” in a Relationship (Without Losing Yourself)
As a therapist, I spend a good amount of time exploring the push and pull... >>
“Control What You Can:” Breaking Down This Not-so-easy Action Into 5 Manageable Steps
Terrified, exhausted, super scared, fearful, bracing, holding, preparing, anxious, fatigued, dreading, panicked, hopeful, fierce, steady.... >>
It’s Time for a Hero Story
While it is true life has been disrupted, how do we make sense of it... >>
How to Cope with Missing People
One of the hardest things about living through a pandemic is being separated from people... >>
Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: Part 2
My last blog addressed the challenge of maintaining enthusiasm for life at a time when... >>
Experts at Home: Dr. Daniel Zamir on Tools for Living in Anxious Times
In this Experts at Home conversation, Dr. Lisa Firestone talks with Dr. Daniel Zamir about... >>
Is it the grouch monster?
Long ago when my daughter was young, we noticed moments when her personality seemed to... >>
I see you. I hear you. It is so: The powerful tool of acknowledgment in achieving self actualization
Have you ever worked hard to complete a task, and your efforts seemed to go... >>
The Paradox of Life During Coronavirus
In the time of COVID-19, life has changed. Many of us feel simultaneously overwhelmed and... >>