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What is Love? Defining Love on February 15

…person I love. Yet…can love be defined? And if so, how? Robert Firestone, Lisa Firestone and Joyce Catlett have tackled this question in a forthright manner in their book: Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships. “In the authors’ view, behaviors that fit the description of a loving relationship are expressions of affection, both physical and emotional; a wish to offer pleasure and satisfaction to one’s mate; tenderness, compassion, and sensitivity…

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How to Keep Your Marriage Close and Exciting

…people feel secure in themselves, the more attractive they will be to their partners, and the more they offer to the relationship. Watch Dr. Lisa Firestone talk to PsychAlive about the “Fantasy Bond”…

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Changing Sense of Identity

…ssion and become the people we truly seek to be. In this Webinar, Dr. Lisa Firestone will discuss the formation of identity and the ways we can reshape it. Our identity is neither fixed nor one dimensional. In order to discover who we really are, we have to let go of the “shoulds” and “roles” laid out for us by our history. We must also take steps to free ourselves from the self-critical thoughts and self-limiting psychological defenses that have…

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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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A Way Out of Loneliness: How to Feel Less Isolated and Alone

…path in which they feel more isolated. In this 90-minute Webinar, Dr. Lisa Firestone will examine the true roots of loneliness. She will explore how a person’s defenses and their critical inner voice perpetuate feelings of alienation. Why do people turn against themselves? How can they overcome the self-critical thoughts and self-sabotaging behaviors that perpetuate the cycle of solitude? Participants will learn valuable tools to identify and over…

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Overcoming the Inner Enemy that Causes Depression Webinar Resources

Here you can watch the live recording or view slides from Dr. Lisa Firestone’s October 28, 2014 Webinar “Overcoming the Inner Enemy that Causes Depression.” Watch a video recording of the Webinar: * If the video appears blurry, click on the “Settings” icon, and where it says “Quality” select “720p HD.” Download Slides from “The Critical Inner Voice That Causes Depression” Here Watch Dr. Robert Firestone describe the Steps in Voice Therapy: Recomm…

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5 Ways to Rewrite Your Breakup Story and Feel Better

…ship. By getting to know ourselves and our patterns, we not only free ourselves from much of the pain of a breakup, but we orient ourselves to make better choices in the future, both in the partners we select and how we relate to a loved one over time. To learn more, join Dr. Lisa Firestone for a Webinar on “Overcoming Breakups and Rejection.” Understanding and Overcoming Relationship Anxiety Length: 90 Minutes Price: $15 On-Demand Webinars     In…

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Overcoming Depression: Two-Part Online Workshop

…s as well as the feelings behind those thoughts. In this Webinar, Dr. Lisa Firestone will introduce an 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 someo…

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The Psychological Effects of Emotional Hunger

    In this Webinar: This Webinar with Dr. Lisa Firestone will help individuals and therapists make sense of the serious psychological consequences of emotional hunger and will clarify the confusion between what might look like love from real, nurturing love. This distinction helps a person to understand and make sense of the impact of having an emotionally hungry parent on their psychological development and on their relationships, especially wi…

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