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
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Jun 18, 2014 | Knowledge
The role of emotions and why we have them. Most people who come to skills training are looking for ways to increase positive emotions, and decrease the negative ones. Human beings, by design, want to feel good, and get rid of emotions that feel bad. But... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Feb 28, 2014 | Knowledge
Do you know what your triggers are? Can you name them right off the top of your head? Knowing the kinds of situations that are likely to activate an exaggerated reaction from you is an essential first step in Mindful-Mastery. Triggers are events or situations... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Feb 17, 2014 | Knowledge
Another problem with our wonderful human mind is that thoughts can be very sticky! By sticky, I mean, we can experience thoughts, memories, and ideas in our minds as if they are actually happening. Psychologists call this “cognitive fusion.” When... Read more
