by Dr. Lara Fielding | Nov 4, 2012 | Knowledge
I've been teaching a lot about compassion lately. I came across this brief review of the latest research, so I thought I would post it. Compassion skills are central when I teach the Opposite Action skill from DBT for emotions related to anger (irritation,... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Aug 2, 2012 | Skills
Because primary emotions are hardwired in bodily expression, activating a posture, opposite to how you feel will help you to regulate the emotion. If you think about it, you will notice that the facial expressions of happy, sad, scared, angry, and disgusted are... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Oct 19, 2011 | Skills
Therapist-Psychologist: To-may-to, To-mah-to??? Most people seeking psychological and mental health services do not know the degree their clinician holds, or the difference between degrees. The generic term “therapist” is broadly applied to clinicians,... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Aug 11, 2011 | Skills
This WSJ article discusses and normalizes some of the common difficulties people have finding the right therapist for them. Highlighted is the fact that one size does not fit all, and sometimes it is best to “shop around” before settling on who is the best... Read more
