…e more driven we become to push them away. This is also a side-effect of a fear of intimacy lingering below the surface and warning us not to be too vulnerable or too intimate. However, this fear also motivates us to react to our partners in ways that are excessively controlling, critical and unkind. We start to read negative intent into our partner’s actions and seek hidden meaning in their words. We can take a behavior as simple as a delay in un…
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…to how well our relationships progress to, sadly, how they end,” said Dr. Lisa Firestone. “That is why recognizing our attachment pattern can help us understand our strengths and vulnerabilities in a relationship… When there is a secure attachment pattern, a person is confident and self-possessed and is able to easily interact with others. However, when there is an anxious or avoidant attachment pattern, and a person picks a partner who fits with…
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…or rejection. The truth is, we are much more resilient than we think. What feeds our fear is that same inner voice that tells us we can’t handle obstacles. In reality, life is both joyful and painful. The more fully we live and love, the more sadness we are bound to experience. Our inner critic tries to shield us from feeling the joys and pains of existence. It keeps us in a chronic state of numbness or dissatisfaction. In order to face our fears,…
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…earn to live in “mindful harmony with our feelings, not attempt to control them.” It’s possible that in this harmony, we find the antidote to addiction. Join Dr. Lisa Firestone for the Webinar, “Fighting Addiction: The Sneaky Role of the Critical Inner Voice.”…
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…k about my own personal goals. I hope in sharing them with you, I offer you the chance to do the same. Watch the Interview with Dr. Robert Firestone here Read Articles by Dr. Robert Firestone…
Learn More…ter here Oct. 22 Helping Clients Overcome Depression CE Webinar Presenter: Lisa Firestone, Ph.D. 4pm – 5:30pm PST 3 CE’s Learn more or register here Nov. 5 Psychological Hardiness and Mental Health CE Webinar Presenter: Salvatore Maddi, Ph.D. 4pm – 5:30pm PST 3 CE’s Learn more or register here Dec. 10 Psychological Hardiness: The Key to Resilience Under Stress Free Webinar Presenter: Salvatore Maddi, Ph.D. 11am – 12pm PST Learn more or register he…
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…ses these issues: Creating Thriving Relationships with Drs. Dan Siegel and Lisa Firestone Be honest. Honesty is vital for your integrity as an individual and necessary for establishing trust in your close relationship. Even in situations where it is difficult to be honest, it’s best to be truthful. When you are dishonest or deceptive, you are betraying yourself. When you are not honest with your partner, you are fracturing his or her sense of real…
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