by Dr. Lara Fielding | Jan 20, 2015 | Knowledge, Self Awareness
Imagine a world that is populated with small fiefdoms all throughout the land. Each has a Castle, with a king or queen, and Villagers. The Castle and the Village metaphor represents two poles of psychological coping: over regulation and under regulation. Each has... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Jan 9, 2015 | Skills, Uncategorized
Going into the weekend (as well as beginning a New Year) is always a good time to recommit to taking personal responsibility for our self regulation and coping. Here is a short concise review of what mindfulness can do to our brains and ability to improve performance... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Dec 2, 2014 | Skills
Regulating our emotional reactions to stress, in a healthy and adaptive way, does not happen easily or magically. But, it seems most of us assume that it “should" happen easily and effortlessly. Like any skill, it is only from PRACTICE, PRACTICE,... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Oct 21, 2014 | Knowledge
Moving from Awareness to Action: Awareness is an activity of the mind. Behavior problems need behavioral solutions. “Awareness is the first step!” We hear this expressed a lot. Okay. This is true. It is the “first step.” But Awareness – knowing – acknowledging –... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Sep 27, 2014 | Knowledge
WHY NOW? TWO COMMON REASONS There are usually two broad reasons people come to my office. It doesn’t really seem to matter what the categorical diagnosis is. After all, mental health diagnoses are just a cluster of symptoms. Five out of nine usually, which say... Read more
