Enlightened self-interest???
. . . human beings had better mind the fact that they live in a social world and that a philosophy of self-interest, where a person places him or herself first, also implies putting others a close second. The Practice of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy” […]
How many books on REBT-CBT do I need to read?
A Loyal Reader asks : How many books on REBT/CBT does a non-professional need to read? Originally posted 2013-02-05 21:36:37.
Stoic Philosophy and REBT
The gods have released you from accountability for your parents, your siblings, your body, your possessions – for death and for life itself. They made you responsible only for what is in your power – the proper use of impressions. So why take on the burden of matters which you cannot answer for? You […]
Masturbation is good and delicious. Musterbation is evil and pernicious! ~Albert Ellis, PhD Dr. Ellis sometimes used vulgarity and scandalous language . . . Originally posted 2013-05-24 18:48:47.
Ten Cognitive Distortions
Here an expanded discussion of the Ten Cognitive Distortions as conceptualized by David Burns and the Big Four, four irrational beliefs (IB’s) that drive emotional as conceptualized by Dr. Albert Ellis. Originally posted 2019-08-24 18:57:56.
More than 20 titles by Dr. Ellis now available on Kindle
MANY MORE DR. ELLIS TITLES NOW OUT ON KINDLE Originally posted 2012-11-14 22:32:58.
Are you making progress?
Originally posted 2017-11-03 06:54:35.
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.
Review: A Guide to Rational Living
“A (New) Guide to Rational Living” ~by Albert Ellis Read Phil’s excellent review Originally posted 2013-04-30 06:35:25.