by Dr. Lara Fielding | Feb 5, 2014 | Knowledge
Change is not easy. We all have a tendency to behave in ways that do not serve us sometimes. If it were easy, we would not do all the many things we do that are bad for us. The reason is simple. Humans, like all animals, move towards what feels good, and move away... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Jan 21, 2014 | Knowledge
The “Passengers on the bus” metaphor was developed by Steven Hayes, who developed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It’s a very useful way of thinking about our internal experience (versus external), and an excellent place to begin your journey to self... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Dec 17, 2013 | Knowledge
The Castle in the Village Metaphor: A simple picture of common relationship dynamics As we negotiate the often tumultuous, landscape of relationships (finding them, beginning them, maintaining them, and sometimes ending them) many psychology theorists have noted a... Read more
by Dr. Lara Fielding | Oct 22, 2013 | Knowledge
Success oriented culture prioritizes independence and self sufficiency as the optimal state of functioning. In an effort to be successful, we often buy into this belief full stop. But neuroscience is now showing us what our experience already did. Social... Read more
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
