by Dr. Lara Fielding | Sep 27, 2014 | Skills
Compassion skills are central to Emotion Regulation. Particularly as Opposite Action skill for emotions related to anger (irritation, frustration, annoyance). Most of the time, opposite action is just that, an action. But, particularly with feelings of anger,... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Sep 14, 2014 | Knowledge
Secondary Emotions: An emotion about an emotion The relationship, beliefs, and attitudes we have towards our emotional experience set us up for secondary emotions and emotion dysregulation. In the last blog (Emotion Regulation (Dys-Regulation) 101) we discussed how... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Sep 6, 2014 | Knowledge
Emotion Regulation (and Dys-regulation) 101: Emotion Regulation happens when our thoughts-emotions-actions are in a balanced state. We are well regulated when we can respond to the demands of the environment, without reacting impulsively, or shutting down entirely.... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Jul 14, 2014 | Knowledge
We have all heard that depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders have an important “biological component.” But what does biological mean? A common misconception is that “biological” means “immutable” or “permanent.”... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Jun 25, 2014 | Knowledge, Self Awareness
Strategies are the things we do to minimize discomfort and obtain or hold on to pleasure. Short-term strategies are those that bring immediate gratification. Long-term strategies are those that bring longer, more enduring rewards, but require some discomfort in the... Read more
