MASTERING ADULTHOOD Go Beyond Adulting to Become an Emotional Grown-Up

Psychologist Lara Fielding's narrating personality is well suited to her helpful lesson on managing difficult and intrusive feelings. She delivers her work, aimed primarily at young adults, with professional-level clarity and a cheerful tone. The latter quality is necessary, given the types of emotional distortions and painful instability her suggestions target. From her experience treating people with these issues, she offers an assortment of tools for navigating life when unwanted feelings hijack one's ability to stay balanced and in control. She stresses the importance of understanding the origins of strong emotions and developing a realistic perspective on life's internal and external storms. Her calming voice is especially effective when she's guiding listeners through a generous assortment of meditations and relaxation exercises. T.W. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2020]