Posts by Rex Alexander:
I NEED love! (not!)
 People are often surprised that REBT considers “need” to be an irrational belief (IB) in-and-of-itself . . . except at the level of basic survival needs such as food and shelter, and I would speculate appropriate attachment between mother and infant.
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Click the link to watch a video about Harlow’s famous Monkey Experiment (may be disturbing to some) followed by Dr. Ellis’s wonderful lecture about the “Dire Need for Love and Approval” 
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Originally posted 2019-03-08 06:45:48.
Don’t Let ’em See You Sweat!
This from an old friend from the REBT-CBT-FORUM@yahoogroups.com whom we have not heard from for a long time. This person has been struggling with anxiety and although works diligently applying REBT-CBT techniques, does not appear to be getting much traction. Although I am not psychic, I think I may have an idea as to why. […]
Happiness of your life depends upon the the quality of your thoughts
Originally posted 2016-04-11 07:31:06.
THE BLACK CAT ANALOGY
The Black Cat Analogy Originally posted 2016-04-22 18:21:55.
Politically Correct vs. Free Speech? What on Earth could REBT have to say about “political correctness” vs. free speech? Originally posted 2014-06-25 07:11:21.
Will Unconditional Self Acceptance make me lose my edge?
Sean B. in Florida asks Rex. I think I understand the idea of unconditional self acceptance, in theory at least. But I am afraid that adopting it will cause me to lose my edge and stop striving for excellence in my career. If I accept myself unconditionally, then do I have to accept it if […]
Does dream interpretation have a place in REBT?
I asked ChatGPT to play the role of a Jungian analyst, and to interpret an especially vivid dream I had before awakening this morning. What do you think ChatGPT (Who I call “Buddy”) had to say? After you read the interpretation, share your reactions and especially if this has any relevance to REBT-CBT? Originally posted […]
A loyal reader asks about managing job burnout What a great topic! There is an expectation that has become common since the 1960’s that work is “supposed” to be fulfilling, satisfying, fun, even meaningful . . . Originally posted 2013-06-25 02:53:25.