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CE only for Changing Sense of Identity

Target Audience:
Licensed Professionals (Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, MFTs, Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dentists)

In this Webinar, Dr. Lisa Firestone will discuss the formation of identity and the ways we can help clients reshape it. 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 bent us out of shape.

In her presentation, Dr. Firestone will introduce the concept of differentiation, a step-by-step approach to revealing a person’s true self. She will explain the role of the “critical inner voice” in holding people back and discuss how practicing self-compassion can change the way our clients see themselves, making real change possible. She will explore Daniel Siegel’s concept of “selfing,” as a means to “surf the waves” of self and discover true identity.

Main points of workshop

  • Define “a meaningful life”
  • Explain separation theory and its connection to identity
  • Learn to take steps to see ourselves with more self-compassion and become the people we truly seek to be.
  • Guide for personal development
  • Give steps to becoming a mentally healthy person and how to translate that into your true self
  • Distinguish and separate from destructive attitudes
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Presenter

Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

For the past 20 years, Dr. Lisa Firestone has been a practicing clinical psychologist in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California. Lisa works as the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association and a Senior Editor at PsychAlive.org. She has published numerous professional articles, and most recently was the co-author of Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships (APA Books, 2006), Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), and Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003).

An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Lisa represents The Glendon Association at national and international conferences, presenting on topics that include couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention, Additionally, in conjunction with Joyce Catlett, Lisa conducts intensive Voice Therapy training seminars in Santa Barbara, CA.

Lisa received her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1991. Since 1987, she has been involved in clinical training and applied research in suicide and violence. In collaboration with Dr. Robert Firestone, Lisa’s studies have resulted in the development of the Firestone Assessment of Self-Destructive Thoughts (FAST) and the Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts (FAVT).

 

Agenda

Time

11:00AM – 11:15AM

Introduction and definition of a meaningful life

11:15AM – 11:30AM

Separation Theory and how the division of the mind along with the self and anti-self play a role

11:30AM – 11:45AM

Define ways to identify and challenge the critical inner voice

12:00PM – 12:15PM

Compare self-compassion and self-esteem, along with differentiation

12:15PM – 12:30PM

Q and A and guidelines to lead a happier life and ways to define a mentally healthy and happy person