…we’re not, but it contributes to self-limiting behavior that can lead our fear around failure to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. “Destructive thoughts or internal voices strongly influence our actions and the way we conduct our daily lives,” wrote Firestone. “For example, a man about to give a speech thinks: “You’re going to make a fool of yourself. You’re going to sound stupid. Who wants to listen to what you have to say anyway?” As a result…
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…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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…es. This point of view is not shaped by the limitations of our past but the true essence of who we are in the present and what we want for our future. Check out Dr. Lisa Firestone’s online course “Overcome Your Inner Critic: How to Live Free From Imagined Limitations.”…
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…s as well as the feelings behind those thoughts. In this Webinar, Dr. Lisa Firestone will introduce a self-empowering approach to treating depression, while highlighting specific actions individuals can take that have been shown to reduce symptoms of depression. She will discuss a method in which therapists can help clients identify a destructive line of thinking known as the “critical inner voice” that can perpetuate a cycle of depression. When s…
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…ignoring the needs of others Higher levels of aggression Difficulty taking feedback about their behavior Why do people become narcissistic? Is it a symptom of something else? Narcissistic people often have narcissistic parents, who offered them a build up but no real substance. Their parents wanted them to be great, so they could be the parent of a great person, the best artist, smartest student, etc. Often narcissistic people were also neglected,…
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…d. Learn more about the warning signs for suicide and the helper tasks that can save a life. Learn more about upcoming Webinars on suicide prevention with Dr. Lisa Firestone Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003), and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012)….
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…ach other in our growth and experience. By maintaining equality, we can create a long-lasting romantic relationship, where both people feel fulfilled. Join Dr. Lisa Firestone for a free Webinar “Real Love Versus Fantasy: How to Keep Romantic Love Alive.”…
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…outdoors naturally teaches us how to stop worrying. According to Dr. Lisa Firestone in her blog “Nature as Medicine,” “One of the reasons, nature is so beneficial is that it allows us to feel more present in our own bodies. We tend to experience nature with our senses, drinking in sights, sounds and smells, feeling the earth on our feet and the breeze on our face.” This presence of mind can offer us respite from worrying. “As our mind unclutters,…
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…rnational readers can click here for a list of helplines and crisis centers around the world. To see upcoming webinars with Dr. Lisa Firestone, click here. …
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