Search Results for: Linda Firestone

It’s Not Your Fault: Overcoming Trauma

…ual within a family is something my father, psychologist and author Robert Firestone, has described as a “human rights violation.” He’s written extensively about the toll interpersonal pain and traumatic childhood conditions can have on a person’s freedom and expression of individuality, including that they lead to the formation of powerful psychological defenses. “No child is born bad or sinful; rather, the psychological defenses that children fo…

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Understanding & Preventing Suicide

…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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Is Fear of Emotion Driving Our Addiction?

…ts to live, pursue goals and experience life and what my father Dr. Robert Firestone calls the “anti-self,” which seeks to isolate us, cut us off from feeling and even obliterate or destroy us. Our anti-self aims to protect us from the natural pain or fear that comes from caring about or investing in life, but it winds up limiting and hurting us in countless ways, for instance, by steering us toward addiction. When we indulge the notion that we ca…

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The Secret to Happiness and Well-Being

…sh their goals. This approach to life represents what my father Dr. Robert Firestone has identified as being in an adult mode, in contrast to maintaining a childish stance or adopting a parental/ judgmental point of view. He sees these characteristics as essential elements to being an emotionally healthy individual. The idea that resilience is one of the primary keys to well-being is backed by Dr. Salvatore Maddi’s 35 years of research into “hardi…

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Reflections on a New Year: How to Become Your Best Self Webinar

Here you can watch the live recording or view slides from Dr. Lisa Firestone’s December 2 webinar “Refelections on a New Year: How to Become Your Best Self” This webinar with Lisa Firestone, Ph.D. helps individuals explore self-limiting behaviors and self-destructive ways of thinking that hurt them in important areas of their lives. By identifying and acting against these self-critical modes of thinking, people can enjoy more success in their job…

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Self-Esteem vs. Narcissism

…new book, The Self Under Siege, my father, psychologist and author Robert Firestone, and I write, “Vanity is a fantasized image of the self that is formed when parents substitute empty praise and a false buildup for the real love and acknowledgment they have failed to provide to their child.” Such parents leave their children feeling unseen and with a sense of pressure to be someone they aren’t. On the other hand, parents who are attuned to their…

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The Critical Inner Voice That Causes Depression Webinar Resources

Here you can watch the live recording or view slides from Dr. Lisa Firestone’s December 6, 2011 Webinar “The Critical Inner Voice That Causes Depression.” To request a video recording of this Webinar, please contact [email protected] Download Slides from “The Critical Inner Voice That Causes Depression” Here Watch Dr. Robert Firestone describe the Steps in Voice Therapy: Recommended Books   See all Upcoming PsychAlive Webinars Learn about upc…

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Dr. Donald Meichenabum

Donald Meichenbaum, Ph.D.

…eatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In this interview with Dr. Lisa Firestone, Dr. Meichenbaum discusses the importance of both treatment and preventative treatment for individuals with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He also addresses applications for the treatment of violent individuals in clinical practice. . A Gender Sensitive Approach to Violence Dr. Don Meichenbaum, PTSD expert, discusses an individuals journey from birth, to engaging…

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Understanding and Preventing Suicide Webinar

Here you will find resources from Dr. Lisa Firestone’s September 18, 2012 Webinar “Understanding and Preventing Suicide.” The slides from the presentation, video clips, books, films and additional mentioned resources are all available here. Missed the Webinar? Watch a recording here or sign up for the Sep. 10, 2013 live online presentation. See slides from Understanding and Preventing Suicide here To see a full list of upcoming webinars with Dr….

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What You Can Do to Save a Life from Suicide

…know what you can do to help. In this free Webinar, suicidologist Dr. Lisa Firestone will outline steps we can all take to reach out and help someone who may be suicidal. She will talk about the warning signs of suicide as well as the helper tasks that can save a life. In addition, Dr. Firestone will shed light on what goes on in the mind of someone who is experiencing self-destructive thoughts and will explain steps people can take to stand up to…

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