The dog ate my homwork!
Welcome to our new feature THE DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK! Hi REBT Mates! From time-to-time I will be posting homework suggestions; activities that you can do on your own to improve your understanding and use of REBT and related subjects. This week: Increase your use of “In my opinion . . . “
REBT
History Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is both a psychotherapeutic system of theory and practices and a school of thought established by Albert Ellis.
Do you STILL think events cause your emotions?
Neuroscience says “No!”
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TED
Talk video here, but I guess Wordpress was having a “bad hair day, ” and wouldn’t …
What causes disturbed feelings?
What causes disturbed feelings? I reckon that most people believe that when they are upset, it is some negative, external event has caused the disturbed feelings. REBT takes a radical departure form this seemingly obvious and intuitively correct belief. What is it that you believe cause your disturbed feelings when you are upset? Why does REBT […]
Healthy negative (painful) emotions . . .
Albert Ellis on loss in “Optimal Aging” : “Loss is inevitable. Sadness, loneliness, even grief, and other healthful negative feelings are the minimum price we pay for caring.
Dealing with Social Anxiety
Shy isn't a joke! Some thoughts about social anxiety.
I don’t care . . . It doesn’t matter!
Mitzi Gayner in a scene reminiscent Busby Berkeley number, from the 1953 20th Century Fox “The I don’t care Girl” Did you know that “I don’t care” and “It doesn’t matter” can be disguised cognitive distortions?
It’s settled! Laughter is the best policy!
Grrrrrrr or Hahahaha ???When something goes wrong, is it “”REBT Kosher” to intentionally laugh rather than lash out in anger?
Depression following benzodiazepine withdrawal
Mick wrote: "cannot help but feel that my life has been ruined by this withdrawal process. 10 months out and I am in another wave. I have so much brain fog its unreal, as well as many, many many other debilitating symptoms. I lost the person whom I thought that I would marry one day. […]
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