Robert W. Firestone
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Robert W. Firestone is a clinical psychologist, author of a number of books about psychological defenses
, and a visual artist
.
in 1957.
In his doctoral dissertation, A Concept of the Schizophrenic Process (1957), Firestone postulated that schizophrenics rely on internal, fantasized "self-mothering" as a replacement for secure external interpersonal relationships. He later expanded and generalized this line of thought to describe what he called the "core defense" (for non-schizophrenics) in his theory of "the fantasy bond."
. FIrestone is also a contributing psychologist to www.PsychAlive.org
. Firestone developed the Firestone Assessment of Self-destructive Thoughts (FAST), a scale that assesses suicide potential, the Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts (FAVT)
, a test that examines violent thoughts that can lead to violent behaviors, and the Firestone Assessment of Suicidal Intent (FASI), which examines how a person's internal dialogue puts them at risk for suicidal behaviors.
Psychological resistance
Psychological resistance is the phenomenon often encountered in clinical practice in which patients either directly or indirectly oppose changing their behavior or refuse to discuss, remember, or think about presumably clinically relevant experiences....
, and a visual artist
Visual arts
The visual arts are art forms that create works which are primarily visual in nature, such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, and often modern visual arts and architecture...
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Education
Firestone received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of DenverUniversity of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
in 1957.
In his doctoral dissertation, A Concept of the Schizophrenic Process (1957), Firestone postulated that schizophrenics rely on internal, fantasized "self-mothering" as a replacement for secure external interpersonal relationships. He later expanded and generalized this line of thought to describe what he called the "core defense" (for non-schizophrenics) in his theory of "the fantasy bond."
Career
Firestone worked as a clinical psychologist in private practice from 1957 to 1979. Since 1979, Firestone has been affiliated with the Glendon AssociationThe Glendon Association
The Glendon Association is a non-profit organization that conducts research, publishes its research, and provides education about suicide and violence prevention.-Mission statement:...
. FIrestone is also a contributing psychologist to www.PsychAlive.org
PsychAlive
PsychAlive is a nonprofit multimedia website offering psychological information to the general public through articles, blogs, video and workshops...
. Firestone developed the Firestone Assessment of Self-destructive Thoughts (FAST), a scale that assesses suicide potential, the Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts (FAVT)
Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts
The Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts is a psychiatric assessment tool published by PAR in 2008 by Robert W. Firestone and Lisa Firestone designed to predict violent thoughts that may ultimately lead to violent behavior . The FAVT can be given in interview format by a psychological...
, a test that examines violent thoughts that can lead to violent behaviors, and the Firestone Assessment of Suicidal Intent (FASI), which examines how a person's internal dialogue puts them at risk for suicidal behaviors.
See also
- R. D. Laing
- Lisa FirestoneLisa FirestoneLisa Firestone is a clinical psychologist and author of a number of books about psychological defenses.-Education:...
- The Glendon AssociationThe Glendon AssociationThe Glendon Association is a non-profit organization that conducts research, publishes its research, and provides education about suicide and violence prevention.-Mission statement:...
- Firestone Assessment of Violent ThoughtsFirestone Assessment of Violent ThoughtsThe Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts is a psychiatric assessment tool published by PAR in 2008 by Robert W. Firestone and Lisa Firestone designed to predict violent thoughts that may ultimately lead to violent behavior . The FAVT can be given in interview format by a psychological...
External links
- The Human Experience Firestone's blog at Psychology TodayPsychology TodayPsychology Today is a bi-monthly magazine published in the United States. It is a psychology-based magazine about relationships, health, and related topics written for a mass audience of non-psychologists. Psychology Today was founded in 1967 and features articles on such topics as love,...
- The Art of RW Firestone official website for Firestone's art
- A cooler head prevails 1999 interview with Robert Firestone about marriage counseling
- Ethics of Interpersonal Relationships official website for the 2009 book
- Beyond Death Anxiety official website for the 2009 book