[ DISCLAIMER ]   I thought of a psychoeducational lesson on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT) when listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set  by the talented Roksana . As an aside, it would’ve been nice to have been able to dance to a Roksana set during my raving  days.   She goes hard! In any event, during the DJ set in focus, Roksana played the song “ Place to Hide ” by Mark Dekoda and Droplex . In repetition, the lyrics state:   Tell me what you want f

[ DISCLAIMER ]   I listened to a recent electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set  by Aneya Rose during which she spun the track “ Right Now ” (2022) by James Hurr . In part, the lyrics state, “Tell me, baby, ‘cause I want to break it down. There’s no way that I can take this no more.”   With a double negative , the singer uses an unaccommodating belief  that indicates intolerance—the quality or state of being intolerant—unable or unwilling to endure. Now, I’ll provide a psychoed

[ DISCLAIMER ]   Employing the psychotherapeutic technique known as professional use of self , I recently spoke with client X about my past attendance at electronic dance music (EDM) concerts , music festivals , and raves . This individual, significantly younger than I, also attends similar events.   Perhaps it’s comprehensible for a current younger raver to dismiss the lived experience of an older person who used to rave in the ‘90s and ‘00s as being passé or even unbeliev

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set  by Allia Sounds and Dimitri Aless , I heard the duo open with the song “ The Future ” (2025) by Ankhoï and Luch . In repetitious order, the lyrics states:   We hold hands, as if nothing has changed I go forward, you come back to me We don’t have long to rearrange The future’s not what it used to be   While viewing these lyrics through the proverbial lens of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT),

[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use   When listening to and watching an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set  by DjMixfe , I observed her using what appears to be a Pioneer DJ DJM-700 DJ Mixer, another piece of sampling equipment which is unfamiliar to me, a plug-in host port, and a laptop. Yet, I saw no DJ decks.   Immediately, I was reminded of a phrase I heard throughout my relatively short-lived time as a hobbyist DJ. For context, a “DJ” is a disc jockey. Regarding this

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set  by Xenia Torino (UA) , I heard her spin the track “ After Love ” by Anyma , from his album Genesys II (2024), featuring vocals by Delilah Montagu . The second verse states:   Where does the feeling go when it’s gone? Will it reappear? When it finds its storm ? You’ll always be the place I belong, But I’m letting go . I’m not that strong.   When contemplating these lyrics, I can relate from both a per

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When providing psychoeducational lessons on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT), I teach people about the ABC model of self-disturbance (how people upset themselves  through use of irrational beliefs ). Now, I’ll address a finer point of this psychotherapeutic model  of wellness .   For context, REBT uses the ABC model to illustrate how when an undesirable A ction occurs and you B elieve an unhelpful narrative about the event, it’s your unfavorable a

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set  by Mila Rubio , I heard her spin the track “ 9 PM (Till I Come) ” by trance music German DJ and producer ATB from his debut studio album Movin’ Melodies (1999). That track brought back a lot of pleasant memories!   Hearing one of the EDM tracks I spun when DJing in the ‘90s and ‘00s, I thought of a relatively brief psychoeducational lesson on Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy  (REBT). Now, I invi

[ DISCLAIMER ] When assigned to the Marine Security Guard  (MSG) detachment in Lima, Peru (2000-2001), I attended a United States (U.S.) Marine Corps Birthday ball  without a date. A fellow MSG, who often expressed disdain for me, took as a date someone to whom I’ll refer as “Chaparrita.”   Regarding how I met her, I stated in Non-Monogamous Desires  that “there was the matter of another Marine’s date in Lima, Peru who liked me more than him, and who became my rave partner wh

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When providing psychoeducational lessons on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT), I teach people about the ABC model of self-disturbance (how people upset themselves  through use of irrational beliefs ). Now, I’ll address a finer point of this psychotherapeutic model  of wellness .   For context, REBT uses the ABC model to illustrate how when an undesirable A ction occurs and you B elieve an unhelpful narrative about the event, it’s your unfavorable a

[ DISCLAIMER ]   * Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice  (2026) spoilers contained herein. Photo credit , property of 20th Century Studios, Hulu, and Disney+, fair use   I often share my opinions  on movies, expressing psychoeducational lessons on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT) about how I tolerate and accept outcomes of frustration, annoyance, and disappointment  which stem from my beliefs. For clarity, one REBT source states (page 71):   REBT conceptualizes [ distress ]

[ DISCLAIMER ]   Have you ever been in love with or simply loved someone so much that after the person leaves (i.e., a breakup, death, etc.) it’s almost as though (or actually, in some cases) you can still hear the individual’s name? If so, then you aren’t alone.   Aside from the clients with whom I work, as a number of them report this experience, I was reminded of this matter when listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set  by Vera Aire . Namely, she spun the tra

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When providing psychoeducational lessons on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT), I teach people about the ABC model of self-disturbance (how people upset themselves  through use of irrational beliefs ). Now, I’ll address a finer point of this psychotherapeutic model  of wellness .   For context, REBT uses the ABC model to illustrate how when an undesirable A ction occurs and you B elieve an unhelpful narrative about the event, it’s your unfavorable a

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When providing psychoeducational lessons on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT), I teach people about the ABC model of self-disturbance (how people upset themselves  through use of irrational beliefs ). Now, I’ll address a finer point of this psychotherapeutic model  of wellness .   For context, REBT uses the ABC model to illustrate how when an undesirable A ction occurs and you B elieve an unhelpful narrative about the event, it’s your unfavorable a

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set  by Livvy , I heard her spin the track “Mind Body Soul” (2025) by Veerus . Not an uncommon theme in EDM, the lyrics state, “Music for your mind . Music for your body . Music for your soul .”   When discussing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT), these three elements of human life often emerge within the content of my blog. Therefore, it may be beneficial to define these terms. According to the Ame

[ DISCLAIMER ]   I recently listened to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set  by Saviela during which she spun the track “ Chasing Highs ” (2025) by Argy , Eli & Dani , Peki (Ofc) , and ØSHER. In part, lyrics state:   Ridin’ solo Ridin’ solo, got the juice Plot on mine, cut me loose That’s that somethin’, I need new I get high, through the roof Ridin’ solo, chasing highs Stackin’ bills , watch ‘em fly Feel  the rush, I can’t deny I’m gon’ roll through the ride   I view th

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When providing psychoeducational lessons on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT), I teach people about the ABC model of self-disturbance (how people upset themselves  through use of irrational beliefs ). Now, I’ll address a finer point of this psychotherapeutic model  of wellness .   For context, REBT uses the ABC model to illustrate how when an undesirable A ction occurs and you B elieve an unhelpful narrative about the event, it’s your unfavorable a

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When providing psychoeducational lessons on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT), I teach people about the ABC model of self-disturbance (how people upset themselves  through use of irrational beliefs ). Now, I’ll address a finer point of this psychotherapeutic model  of wellness .   For context, REBT uses the ABC model to illustrate how when an undesirable A ction occurs and you B elieve an unhelpful narrative about the event, it’s your unfavorable a

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When providing psychoeducational lessons on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT), I teach people about the ABC model of self-disturbance (how people upset themselves  through use of irrational beliefs ). Now, I’ll address a finer point of this psychotherapeutic model  of wellness .   For context, REBT uses the ABC model to illustrate how when an undesirable A ction occurs and you B elieve an unhelpful narrative about the event, it’s your unfavorable a

[ DISCLAIMER ]   The American Psychological Association defines relaxation as “abatement of intensity, vigor, energy, or tension, resulting in calmness of mind, body, or both” and “the return of a muscle to its resting condition after a period of contraction.” This post only vaguely relates to this term.   When practicing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT) with clients, it isn’t uncommon for innuendo (an oblique allusion, especially a veiled or equivocal reflection on