Posts by Rex Alexander:
REBT and the Subconscious Mind
A loyal reader asks what Dr.Ellis had to say about the subconscious mind.
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Originally posted 2014-06-10 03:41:30.
What does REBT say about the unconscious mind?
Q: A reader asks: What does the theory of REBT say about the unconscious mind? A: Good question! You cannot talk about the “unconscious” without talking a little about Sigmund Freud. Freud was the first to present the idea of the unconscious or subconscious . . . Originally posted 2012-09-27 02:50:25.
Kumare, Scoundrel or Liberator ???
This is more about rational thinking in the larger sense than REBT per se. It illustrates in the most scandalous and amazing way human beings profound tendency to think, emote and behave gullibly, credulously and superstitiously. As Dr. Ellis ‘demurely’ said, “Humans are out of their fucking minds!” […]
Get up! Stomp around! Do your disputing aloud!
This is a follow-up to my post from last month “What if you only understand your REBT process intellectually?” Originally posted 2013-12-07 04:07:02.
Disguised “Should” statments
REBT Mates, it may have been yours truly who coined the term “disguised shoulds.” Click to find out why . . . Originally posted 2017-01-30 21:19:36.
Reframe Your Brain, by Scott Adams
Reframe Your Brainby Scott Adams Reframe Your Brain by Scott Adams is a self-help book that delves into the fascinating metaphor or model of rewiring your brain to achieve and happiness success. It is trending on Amazon.com at number 11 as of this writing. But is it more hype than substance? Originally posted 2023-08-26 19:42:51.
Please check out and support The REBT Advocates Youtube Channel => bit.ly/REBTvocates , A wealth of information with a pioneer in the field, Dr. Michael R. Edelstein with Tommy Bateman. This one is about “Accepting Unconditional Acceptance.” Please watch and add your comments. Originally posted 2018-11-27 04:48:51.
REBT Info now on Facebook!
REBTraining on facebook More fun than a barrel of monkeys Originally posted 2015-07-04 19:39:16.
It’s a big, complex subject, but understanding something about Cognitive Biases is the next step in your understanding of Cognitive Psychology, and by extension, your application of REBT-CBT. Wikipedia lists more than 120 of them! It is an unmanageable chunk of information to assimilate, but this great little book by Charles Holm sifts this list […]
It takes courage to be happy in a sad world!
It takes courage to be happy in a sad world! I wrote this yesterday for someone who struggles with depression. While I reckon no one would ever accuse me of being Little Mary Sunshine, this is a message of hope, albeit expressed in an oblique way. Please share your thoughts and feelings. Originally posted […]