Posts by Rex Alexander:
Ten Cognitive Distortions & Four IB’s
REBT-CBT is built on the premise that we all make fundamental mistakes in the way we think about ourselves, other people and life in general, and that these mistakes (irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions) are the real cause of (virtually all) of our misery and dysfunction and failure. This is so important! Continue reading to see a complete list, explanation of and tips for how to use the Ten Cognitive Distortions and Four IB’s (Irrational Beliefs) as conceptualized by David Burns, Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis.
Originally posted 2013-06-14 18:49:47.
A loyal reader complains of being “depressed about nothing in particular.” Sound familiar? Originally posted 2014-07-16 06:50:09.
Is “mindfulness” CBT or just distraction?
In the context of a larger discussion we have been having regarding “mindfulness” practices and CBT-REBT, a reader raises an important question about whether mindfulness constitutes a “distraction” or is it the antithesis of distraction? Originally posted 2014-02-10 22:42:51.
What’s wrong with saying, “I am an EXCELLENT person” ???
We have bee having a lively–if somewhat perennial–discussion about why REBT dos not favor motivation and bolstering of “self esteem” by using global labels and “rating,” such as “I am an EXCELLENT person.” Originally posted 2018-12-26 19:54:03.
Click because you want to get to know about the “Third Wave Behavior Therapies” such as (ACT, DBT, et al) Originally posted 2019-07-21 05:51:41.
Social phobia since adolescence
Q: This person shares about suffering from social phobia since adolescence . . . Originally posted 2012-07-20 04:06:07.
Rational Optimism and Sane Positive Thinking are topics very near and dear to the heart of REBT-CBT. Click to find out why . . . Originally posted 2019-07-19 04:41:44.
A Guide to the Good Life
Embrace the life you find yourself living while simultaneously trying to improve that life.” ~ William B. Irvine A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy Originally posted 2017-08-25 23:31:05.
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. ~Leo Tolstoy Originally posted 2019-02-09 05:23:07.
“Secondary disturbance” is not secondary in signifance.
We have been having some great discussions lately over at the REBT-CBT Forum Yahoogroup. Thm raised an honest and important question and was kind enough to allow me to re-post it here. Thanks, Thm! His question and my response follows. Your follow-up comments and questions are encouraged and welcomed. Originally posted 2013-12-07 03:57:31.