
Types of disputing
Will Ross, REBT extraordinaire, explains the different types of disputing . . . Originally posted 2013-02-07 19:47:55.

Disputing Overgeneralizations
A new reader asks how to dispute an “overgeneralization“ Originally posted 2017-06-07 00:00:23.

Only understand REBT “intellectually”?
What if you only understand your REBT process “intellectually”? I am not as warm & fuzzy as Will Ross is on this point . . . Originally posted 2013-11-27 03:09:37.

Cognitive Distancing in Stoicism
Albert Ellis Donald Robertson Epictetus Stoic philosophy is among the many influences Drs. Ellis and Beck drew upon in developing REBT . . . Originally posted 2017-07-22 02:05:48.

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 […]

“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.

Difference between “rational statements” & “positive thinking” ?
Originally posted 2013-08-29 05:05:56.