Posts by Rex Alexander:
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 2023-09-09 10:38:15.
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.
Can Suicide ever be a rational act?
In light of recent events in the news and some of the lovely stuff that Jimmy and Steve posted here recently, I thought it might be appropriate to talk a little about suicide. First of all, if you are thinking about killing yourself or are having thoughts about harming yourself that are scaring you, pick […]
Mindfulness. If you are looking for definition of mindfulness that 1. Most people agree on, 2. Makes sense if you have never practiced, 3. Can be stated in a few words, Forget it! . . . Sigh! Originally posted 2019-05-05 19:30:54.
This great quote that I have been sharing for years is NOT by the legendary Bruce Lee, or by anyone elese we can identify! Click for the full story. You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing […]
Treating OCD with CBT?
How does REBT-CBT treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD )? Originally posted 2019-08-31 07:13:47.
I don’t give a shit!
Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner. ~Lao Tzu Not! Originally posted 2016-05-22 […]
Vote to get Guide to Rational Living on Kindle!
Please vote to get A Guide to Rational living published on Kindle! Originally posted 2018-12-04 05:37:40.
REBT vs. ACT ???
We have been discussing visualizing, specifically as it relates to “Scary Pictures” in Russ Harris’s wonderful, “Happiness Trap.” The individual says that he prefers ACT to REBT-CBT, but that he has difficulty visualizing and therefore difficulty applying the techniques in the “Scary Pictures” section of Russ’s book. Originally posted 2014-04-28 05:04:37.
Are humans “animals” or another class of life entirely?
Originally posted 2017-03-06 05:48:19.