Disguised shoulds?

Greta Van Susteren,  former Fox News Analyst Are Greta’s “disguised shoulds” showing? We have been talking about the model of REBT where demanding (shoulds, oughts, musts, etc.) are at the root of disturbance.  I thought it might be a good occasion to reprise my concept of “disguised shoulds.” Originally posted 2014-10-01 06:33:55.

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Interview with Dr. Edelstein

  We are very pleased to be able to bring you an exclusive, in-depth discussion-interview with San Francisco psychologist,  Dr. Michael Edelstein, one of the pioneers of REBT and one of it’s leading proponents today, author of the now-classic “Three Minute Therapy,” and just out Therapy Breakthrough Without further ado, please enjoy “What are you telling yourself?  . . […]

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Pissed beyond all measure!!!

Posted by Rex Alexander on Fri 9 May 25 in Anger, Awfulizing, Basics, Demanding, Uncategorized |

Have you ever been “pissed beyond all measure”? Are you ready for your morning REBT safari? Originally posted 2014-10-17 18:57:05.

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It’s settled! Laughter is the best policy!

Posted by Rex Alexander on Tue 22 Apr 25 in Anger, Humor, Uncategorized |

Grrrrrrr or Hahahaha ??? When something goes wrong, is it “”REBT Kosher” to intentionally laugh rather than lash out in anger?   Originally posted 2015-07-28 03:11:17.

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REBT, Mindfulness, Behaviorism potpourri

  From Vipasana to Zen to Mindfulness to CBT-REBT to Acceptance to the “Third Wave” of behaviorism, to Tourette’s (and maybe a few comments about the kitchen sink as well) Originally posted 2015-07-05 04:09:57.

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How to Keep People From Pushing Your Buttons!

Posted by Rex Alexander on Fri 7 Feb 25 in Albert Ellis, Anger, Books & Media, bookshop, Demanding, Low Frustration Tolerance |

God knows, we all need this one these days!   Originally posted 2018-12-10 12:00:48.

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Posted by Rex Alexander on Fri 24 Jan 25 in Anger, Culture, internet addiction, social media |

Facebook, Twitter, et al benefit when you are pissed off! They like it when you are pissed off, angry, outraged, offended.  Watch this amazing 17 minute video and share your comments after . . . Originally posted 2019-05-22 07:11:23.

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Posted by Rex Alexander on Fri 17 Jan 25 in Anger, Demanding, Uncategorized |

       People and things do not upset us. Rather, we upset ourselves by believing that they can upset us.” ~Albert Ellis   Originally posted 2019-09-10 23:05:13.

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Posted by Rex Alexander on Wed 8 Jan 25 in Albert Ellis, Anger, Awfulzing, Books & Media, bookshop, damning, Uncategorized, Videos |

Originally posted 2019-03-14 20:12:41.

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More “expliding teapot theory”

Sometimes people try to find ways to express their anger in a less dangerous    way…. Originally posted 2013-05-03 19:26:38.

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