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Combating Destructive Thought Processes: Voice Therapy and Separation Theory

…individual needs and priorities? In this book, noted clinical psychologist Robert W. Firestone sets forth his theory — synthesizing psychodynamic and existential approaches to the psyche — underlying his voice therapy methodology. From childhood, Firestone maintains, humans are prevented from experiencing an individuated life by the pressures of society and destructive interactions within the family. The goal of Voice Therapy is to uncover the ins…

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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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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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Suicide on the Rise – What We Do by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

…a person who is contemplating suicide. On a self-report questionnaire, The Firestone Assessment of Self-Destructive Thoughts (FAST), the people who had made previous suicide attempts endorsed negative thoughts or “critical inner voices” that told them they were a burden to their family and friends. “You’d be doing your family a favor if you killed yourself.” (This has been labeled “perceived burdensomeness” by researcher Thomas Joiner.) Suicidal p…

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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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Dr. Lisa Firestone On The Fantasy Bond

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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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Understanding Your Critical Inner Voice: A Video Presentation with Dr. Lisa Firestone

…the world. Learn where this inner critic comes from as well as how to identify and overcome your Critical Inner Voice in the following video presentation. Watch Lisa Firestone, Ph.D. Explain the Concept of the Critical Inner Voice   Read more about the Critical Inner Voice…

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