It’s official! “Awfulize” is now a word!
Dr. Ellis coined the term “awfulize” by transforming the adjective “awful” into a verb. The language of REBT can sometimes sound a little contorted, especially when employing “ePrime,” in it’s preference for using more verbs and adverbs than nouns and adjectives. Now, it is official! “Awfulizing” has made it to the big time and is […]
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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 . . . 7,442 total views, 6 views today Originally posted 2013-06-25 02:53:25.
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Pissed beyond all measure!!!
Have you ever been “pissed beyond all measure”? Are you ready for your morning REBT safari? 3,871 total views, 2 views today Originally posted 2014-10-17 18:57:05.
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Self-help forms.
Willie T. has been making some interesting comments about whether REBT is “talk therapy” or something else. He shares some additional information which hits on a sore spot of mine–mechanically filling out forms–and is worth exploring in greater depth. Here’s Willie. We’ve taken the liberty of running the SpellCheck for him. Hehehe . . . […]
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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.” 4,185 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2014-10-01 […]
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Three musts which hold us back
3,857 total views, 2 views today Originally posted 2017-06-03 04:17:41.
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How to Keep People From Pushing Your Buttons!
God knows, we all need this one these days! 803 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2018-12-10 12:00:48.
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MUST I have what I want?
Do you believe that when you want something, you absolutely MUST have it . . . and that it is terrible when you don’t get what you must have? 1,455 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2016-05-09 02:14:28.
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What, more “darling shoulds?”
It’s true! I never tire of talking about my “darling shoulds.” 1,959 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2015-03-20 05:06:07.
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Quotes That Matter
