Reap the Benefits of Rewatching Your Favorite Movies

2024-11-24T15:46:14-08:00

Rewatching and sharing favorites improves mood and strengthens connections. Key points Anticipation of familiar scenes triggers dopamine, making rewatching more rewarding. Rewatching holiday movies fosters tradition and enhances feelings of connection across generations. Revisiting favorites lowers cognitive load, increases ease of processing, and reduces stress levels. Familiarity strengthens parasocial connections with media characters, increasing meaning and belonging. Ever found yourself reaching for your favorite old movie or TV show despite knowing every line and plot twist? You're not alone. Rewatching old favorites is a popular activity for many, especially during the holidays, when seasonal classics like It's a Wonderful Life, Love [...]

Reap the Benefits of Rewatching Your Favorite Movies2024-11-24T15:46:14-08:00

Special Fielding Events in January 2025

2024-11-22T10:09:50-08:00

Fielding has several special events to kick-off 2025! Vision, Leadership, and Excellence Celebrating President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. January 9-10 & 28, 2025 President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. Retirement Celebration January 9, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Reagan Room 633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 Please join us in celebrating the extraordinary legacy of President Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D., and her visionary leadership at Fielding Graduate University. The evening will feature a cocktail reception, presentations, a hosted bar, appetizers, and live music. Fielding University Press Tenth Anniversary Celebration January 10, [...]

Special Fielding Events in January 20252024-11-22T10:09:50-08:00

Global Inclusion Impact Awards Celebration Set for Dec. 5

2024-11-21T11:33:23-08:00

Global Inclusion Impact Awards Celebration Set for Dec. 5 Several Fielding departments will collaborate for the Global Inclusion Impact Awards Celebration on December 5 at 11 a.m. PT | 2 p.m. ET. Register here Fielding Graduate University’s Global Inclusion Impact Awards are designed to elevate, celebrate, and enhance awareness of DEI efforts across the institution. The awards are presented by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of the President, in support of honoring Fielding Graduate University’s commitment to social and ecological justice. The awards help to elevate the importance of [...]

Global Inclusion Impact Awards Celebration Set for Dec. 52024-11-21T11:33:23-08:00

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Research: Age-based Biases in the Diagnoses of Older Adults

2024-11-14T07:31:27-08:00

Clinical Psychology doctoral student Grier Potter presented a poster at the New England Psychological Association (NEPA) Conference at Springfield College in Springfield MA. The paper shared findings from a Fielding research team about age-based biases in the diagnoses of older adults and was very well received. As one of the region’s most renowned associations for psychology technology and research, NEPA has been fostering psychological knowledge since 1963. Partnering with NECTOP, NEPA is a leader in advancing educational standards in the field of psychology. I was very happy to represent Fielding at this regional conference. This is the third conference I [...]

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student Research: Age-based Biases in the Diagnoses of Older Adults2024-11-14T07:31:27-08:00

Prophecy of the Rainbow Bridge: A reflection on my visit to Shanghai

2024-11-12T13:18:28-08:00

I was part of a recent Fielding Graduate University delegation to Shanghai, China. We hung out with our partner Keystone, whose coaching and consulting programs were inspired and nurtured by seeds sown by Fielding’s PhD program in Human and Organizational Systems and its Evidence-Based Coaching Program. It was a business trip but we did a lot more than the traditional business. We partnered in building and nurturing community. We were transformed by the experience. We knew without a doubt that what we co-created will continue beyond the conclusion of our trip. Fielding Graduate University delegation and our Keystone Group [...]

Prophecy of the Rainbow Bridge: A reflection on my visit to Shanghai2024-11-12T13:18:28-08:00

Statement from the President – Veterans Day, 2024

2024-11-07T08:42:56-08:00

Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D. Statement from the President: Veterans Day 2024 As some of you know, my late husband was a military veteran. Although he lived through the Vietnam War and subsequent other “actions,” his was a life marked by trauma. He died of his exposure to the chemical Agent Orange decades after his service. I have reflected on his experience in previous Veterans Day events at Fielding. What I’ve been thinking about lately is what it was like to be a military spouse. As a spouse, I was witness to his sorrow and pain, but I also [...]

Statement from the President – Veterans Day, 20242024-11-07T08:42:56-08:00

Surviving Election Night: 7 Tips to Manage Your Emotions

2024-11-08T07:49:01-08:00

Election results can elevate our stress and make us vulnerable to manipulation. Key points To alleviate stress, avoid hyper-focusing on election coverage, and take breaks to reduce negative emotions. Seek out balanced media sources to avoid misinformation and reduce anxiety. If the election results are disappointing, acknowledge your emotions but don't let them immobilize you. Accept the election results as part of democracy, and stay involved for positive future change. Election night can create a roller coaster of emotional stress as results come in. Pundits will debate, and if the last few weeks are any indication, misinformation and conspiracy theories [...]

Surviving Election Night: 7 Tips to Manage Your Emotions2024-11-08T07:49:01-08:00

Fielding Gathering at the 26th ILA Global Conference Architects of Change: Leaders, Followers, & Communities

2024-11-01T09:29:11-07:00

Register for Event Join Us for a Night of Connection and Celebration at the Fielding Reception - ILA 2024 Chicago!  Executive Director of Recruitment and Admissions Erica Fichter, and Director of Alumni Relations Hilary Lyn at the ILA 2023 Conference. Meet them at the ILA 2024 Fielding Booth! Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 Time: 7 pm PDT to 08:30 pm PDT Location: Hilton Chicago, 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL The Office of Alumni Relations and Admissions is thrilled to invite you to the highly anticipated Fielding Reception, a memorable evening of camaraderie and engagement during the ILA [...]

Fielding Gathering at the 26th ILA Global Conference Architects of Change: Leaders, Followers, & Communities2024-11-01T09:29:11-07:00

“Women and the Military” Event Set for Nov. 8 to Commemorate Veterans Day

2024-10-30T07:26:21-07:00

Please join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Fielding’s veteran community on Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. ET for a Veterans Day panel discussion, titled “Women and the Military: Enduring Cultural Challenges and Unique Clinical Considerations.” Register: “Women and the Military” Event This panel discussion will illuminate some different ways women experience military service and emphasize how these professional and personal experiences and observations may impact clinical work. Panelists include Caroline Miller, MA, a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Fielding; Captain Megan A. Hager, Clinical Psychologist at JB Elmendrof-Richarson AFB, Anchorage, AK; and [...]

“Women and the Military” Event Set for Nov. 8 to Commemorate Veterans Day2024-10-30T07:26:21-07:00

Office of Inclusive Excellence Hosting Democracy at a Crossroads Event on Oct. 29

2025-02-17T20:12:35-08:00

Office of Inclusive Excellence Hosting Democracy at a Crossroads Event on Oct. 29 We invite you to join the Office of Inclusive Excellence on Oct. 29 at 12 p.m. PT | 3 p.m. ET for an important presentation titled, "Democracy at a Crossroads: Navigating Threats, Bridging Divides, and Building a Resilient Future." Register here: https://fielding-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrf-mvrz8uGdBq64bUDRPrJJXpBAgMLN3D As we approach a Presidential election, many of us are grappling with the strain of polarized political discourse. Questions arise about the authenticity of democracy — whether its promise is real or merely an illusion. In these unprecedented times, we face multiple threats and [...]

Office of Inclusive Excellence Hosting Democracy at a Crossroads Event on Oct. 292025-02-17T20:12:35-08:00

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