Four Albert Ellis Bestsellers for You.
When you buy using these affiliate links, I get a small commission which keeps me in coffee, which keeps me working, which keeps me providing you with this content… Thank you! Here are four classic, best-selling REBT titles by Dr. Ellis that will give you a solid foundation to begin your studies of REBT-CBT or […]
Is depression inherited or learned?
“You largely constructed your depression. It wasn’t given to you. Therefore, you can deconstruct it.” ~Albert Ellis This one really pisses some people off, especially those who are quite invested in thinking about their depression as “genetic” and “inherited.” Originally […]
Negative thinking patterns
Negative thinking patterns can be immensely deceptive and persuasive, and change is rarely easy. But with patience and persistence, I believe that nearly all individuals suffering from depression can improve and experience a sense of joy and self-esteem once again.” ~David Burns, author “Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy” […]
A loyal reader complains of being “depressed about nothing in particular.” Sound familiar? Originally posted 2014-07-16 06:50:09.
“Secondary disturbance” is not secondary in signifance.
We have been having some great discussions lately over at the REBT-CBT Forum Yahoogroup. Thm raised an honest and important question and was kind enough to allow me to re-post it here. Thanks, Thm! His question and my response follows. Your follow-up comments and questions are encouraged and welcomed. Originally posted 2013-12-07 03:57:31.
David D. Burns, author of the now-classic, Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy was Part of Beck’s team that developed CBT at the University of Pennsylvania in the 1980s . . . Originally posted 2019-02-26 22:11:09.
What do do when the meds don’t work?
What do do when the meds are not working? A loyal reader complains that the meds his pshrink is prescribing for anxiety are not helping. Originally posted 2015-08-15 17:21:33.
We miss Robin Williams
It seems like only yesterday that we were saddened and shocked to learn of the suicide of the national treasure, Robin Williams . . . Originally posted 2014-08-12 19:41:28.
Life after people (?)
Please watch the wonderful-but-chilling and sobering 2015 documentary “Life After people” It explores what would happen if human beans suddenly disappeared, Originally posted 2016-04-23 06:09:24.