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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Pissed beyond all measure!!!
Have you ever been “pissed beyond all measure”? Are you ready for your morning REBT safari? 2,736 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2014-10-17 18:57:05.
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What, more “darling shoulds?”
It’s true! I never tire of talking about my “darling shoulds.” 1,045 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2015-03-20 05:06:07.
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Is keeping emotions “bottled up” dangerous?
In my callow and shallow youth, I used to subscribe to the “teapot model” of emotions. You know, our emotional systems are like teapots with water boiling, generating steam and pressure. If the steam does not have an outlet, or the outlet becomes overwhelmed by too much steam expanding too quickly . . . POW !!! Explosion […]
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Guest Author, Dr. Edelstein
REBT (according to Ellis) posits that inappropriate negative emotions come from one type of irrational thinking . . . 1,364 total views, no views today Originally posted 2013-12-27 06:34:31.
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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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How to stop being offended by every little thing
The world would be a better place if everyone stopped being offended by every little thing.” 1,294 total views, no views today Originally posted 2016-06-18 09:45:44.
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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.” 3,375 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2014-10-01 […]
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How to Keep People From Pushing Your Buttons!
God knows, we all need this one these days! 249 total views, no views today Originally posted 2018-12-10 12:00:48.
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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 . . . 5,906 total views, 2 views today Originally posted 2013-06-25 02:53:25.
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Quotes That Matter
