Mortification of the Self
MORTIFICATION of the EGO This may seem tangential to REBT. It definitely leans more to the philosophical than therapeutic. I think the conclusion brings the therapeutic aspect into clearer focus. The “ego” or “self” or however you want to describe or define it, comes preinstalled on all humans so far as we know, […]
Is “mindfulness” CBT or just distraction?
In the context of a larger discussion we have been having regarding “mindfulness” practices and CBT-REBT, a reader raises an important question about whether mindfulness constitutes a “distraction” or is it the antithesis of distraction? Originally posted 2014-02-10 22:42:51.
Click because you want to get to know about the “Third Wave Behavior Therapies” such as (ACT, DBT, et al) Originally posted 2019-07-21 05:51:41.
Rational Optimism and Sane Positive Thinking are topics very near and dear to the heart of REBT-CBT. Click to find out why . . . Originally posted 2019-07-19 04:41:44.
How helpful is CBT, really?
We have been discussing the approach of Dr. David Burns, renowned member of the Beck team which developed Cognitive Therapy in the 1980’s, best-selling author of the evergreen “Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy” and many other fine books on CBT. Originally posted 2014-10-01 20:41:19.
One Moment Meditation
Originally posted 2018-11-30 22:28:18.
Donald R. Robertson, author of six books is a CBT therapist, writer, and trainer . . . specializing in the relationship between philosophy, psychology, and self-improvement . . . Originally posted 2019-04-28 04:34:35.
Click because you want to get to know more about Stoic Philosophy . . . Marcus Aurelius, Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor 161-180 AD Originally posted 2019-07-20 04:24:32.
Can we sabotage ourselves unconsciously?
A reader asks if we can sabotage ourselves unconsciously Originally posted 2013-05-26 07:21:34.
Can you learn REBT-CBT on your own???
Why do I like REBT? Let me count the ways! One of REBT’s main strengths is that it is entirely possible (although not necessarily easy) to learn it on your own by reading books, watching videos and home practice. I did! Originally posted 2016-03-14 03:34:22.