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Achieving Sexual Intimacy

…How do our critical thoughts and self-conscious attitudes prevent us from getting close physically? Psychologist Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about the thought processes that can get in the way of experiencing sexual intimacy and ways of overcoming these distancing patterns….

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Ways to Improve Your Relationship

…Psychologist Dr. Lisa Firestone explains some key changes you can make to achieve a closer, more honest and loving form of relating with your partner….

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Save a Life

…centers around the world. The Glendon Association’s “Save a Life” Dr. Lisa Firestone’s “The Warning Signs of Suicide” &“Suicide: How You Can Help Someone at Risk” Washington Post’s Pulling loved ones out of the lure of suicide Suicide Prevention Resource Center American Psychological Association American Association of Suicidology American Foundation for Suicide Prevention National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Suicide Prevention Action Network Los…

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You Don’t Want What You Say You Want

…with others, — each individual in the couple could expand his or her capacity for both giving and accepting love. Learn more about Dr. Firestone’s latest book The Self Under Siege:…

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The Fantasy Bond Defined for Professionals

…An Introduction to The Fantasy Bond with Dr. Lisa Firestone  …

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Division of the Mind: An Online Presentation

…  Every person is divided. Part of us is on our own side optimistic, and confident in our goals and abilities. Another part of us is against ourselves, self-critical, and even self-destructive. In this short presentation, Dr. Lisa Firestone explains this division. Why do we turn against ourselves? What holds us back from being who we really are and accomplishing what we seek to accomplish?  …

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Dr. Sheldon Solomon on Terror Management Theory: Exclusive Interview

…following transcript contains part of an exclusive interview with Dr. Lisa Firestone and Dr. Sheldon Solomon. TMT Findings Imply A Better Way To Live Sheldon Solomon talks about Terror Management Theory and the implications of a better way to live. SS: It is important for people to feel that they are of genuine value and that that cannot be accomplished in an interpersonal vacuum. And that all of those things have to start developmentally, from th…

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Dr. Sheldon Solomon on Human Destructiveness: Exclusive Interview

…following transcript contains part of an exclusive interview with Dr. Lisa Firestone and Dr. Sheldon Solomon. Dr. Sheldon Solomon on Human Destructiveness Dr. Sheldon Solomon talks about human destructiveness from a Terror Management Theory perspective. LF: How do you make sense out of human destructiveness coming from a Terror Management Theory perspective? SS: Well, I think the Terror Management Theory view is fairly simple and probably incomple…

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Dr. Sheldon Solomon on the Current Philosophical Climate in the United States: Exclusive Interview

…following transcript contains part of an exclusive interview with Dr. Lisa Firestone and Dr. Sheldon Solomon. Current Philosophical Climate in the United States SS: “Philosophical principles that now prevail in our country are literally based on assumptions that are just unambiguously incorrect.” …Locke said that people vary in ability. He called it industry. He said that different people are more or less industrious. So it’s natural that some peo…

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Webinar Resources: Why Does Violence Occur and How Can We Prevent It?

…Can We Prevent It?“ To see a full list of upcoming Webinars with Dr. Lisa Firestone, please visit PsychAlive – Upcoming Webinars. * All Webinars are provided by The Glendon Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and enhancing mental health. To support this Webinar series, you can make a donation to The Glendon Association by clicking here. Recommended Books         About James Gilligan, M.D. James Gilligan, M.D., is a Cli…

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