Posts by Rex Alexander:
To Whine or Not To Whine
 Jimmy Walter, one of the regular contributors at the REBT-CBT Forum Yahoogroup was generous enough to allow us to use his wonderful spoof on Hamlet’s timeless soliloquy. Special treat, at the end, see video of Dr. Ellis’s singing his famous “Whine! Whine! Whine!” song… |
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Originally posted 2013-01-23 08:05:17.
Is “happiness” possible or a cruel illusion?
Good Morning REBT Mates! We have been discussing whether it is really possible to be “genuinely happy” or whether it is a cruel illusion, and what REBT has to say about happiness. Click to see the quote a reader shares from the Dalai Lama Originally posted 2012-11-12 17:46:32.
Would you like to play a game?
Would you like to play a game? This game only has one rule. It’s based on the premise that you had two parents, and you agree that–so far as we know–every human being who has ever lived had two parents. Agreed? If you think I’m trying to trick you, take a minute to think about […]
“Unconditional” Self Acceptance ???
What does “Unconditional” in Unconditional Self Acceptance Mean ??? A reader says that his English teacher advised that he avoid “modifiers” as they weaken the strength of the word they are modifying. So, rather than “Unconditional Self Acceptance (USA)” he just leaves it at “self acceptance.” Nothing wrong with that, but it does raise some […]
How will I know if I am getting “real” CBT?
How will I know if I’m getting ‘real’ CBT Judith Beck, PhD answers . . . Originally posted 2017-07-09 21:58:37.
Jack Kornfield is an American author, Buddhist Practitioner and one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West . . . Originally posted 2019-04-16 21:07:57.
The enigmatic wisdom of Deepak Chopra For more of Deepak’s “Deep Thoughts” and adventures in woo, see Tom Williamson’s The enigmatic wisdom of Deepak Chopra Originally posted 2018-12-17 20:51:45.
A Bouquet of Dr. Burns Classics For You
Originally posted 2018-12-17 12:00:58.
Is Neo the “One”?
In the thrilling, climactic scene of The Matrix, Neo is being chased by Agent Smith and his men intent on killing him. However, as the agents fire their guns, Neo has a stunning revelation: the solid world he perceives is actually nothing more than a computer code made up of ones and zeros running in […]
Self-help forms.
Willie T. has been making some interesting comments about whether REBT is “talk therapy” or something else. He shares some additional information which hits on a sore spot of mine–mechanically filling out forms–and is worth exploring in greater depth. Here’s Willie. We’ve taken the liberty of running the SpellCheck for him. Hehehe . . . […]