[ 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

[ DISCLAIMER ] Recently, when listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set by Karry G , I heard the track “ So Good ” (2025) by Nosi . Lyrics include the following: You keep on running around With other the women in town Every night (every night) Every day (every day) Can’t help but to worry (every time) So worry Don’t feel the same The American Psychological Association (APA) defines worry as “a state of mental distress or agitation due to concern about an

[ DISCLAIMER ] I invite you to consider that from a psychological perspective, people distress and disturb themselves using a Belief-Consequence (B-C) connection . Still, this isn’t to suggest that in the context of the naturalistic or physical world there is no Action-Consequence (A-C) connection . Perhaps if you’re unfamiliar with Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), that last paragraph may be bewildering to you. “A-C and B-C connections?” you may ask, “What is D

[ DISCLAIMER ] When recently listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set by Lisa Marty , I heard her spin the song “ Circles (Extended Mix) ” (2024) by Deflee and Panic Chase . Lyrics state, “We’re going around in circles. When is this going to end?” Viewing these lyrics through the proverbial lens of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I think of an helpful exercise designed to enhance the therapeutic alliance . For context, the American Psychological As

[ DISCLAIMER ] On the electronic dance music (EDM) song “ Read My Mind ” (2009), by Reshum and featuring John Keys , the vocalist states, “What will it take for you to see? What will it take for you to really feel me? What will you do for peace of mind? The answers are here, just read my mind .” Quite often, while providing care for mental, emotional, and behavioral health (collectively “ mental health ”), I’ve heard similar statements. Thus, when using Rational Emotiv

[ DISCLAIMER ] Earlier, when listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set by Pivot Back , I heard him spin the track “ Rabbit Hole ” (2024) by Marsh and featuring ALLKNIGHT . Presumably, the song is a reference to the phrase “down the rabbit hole,” about which one source states: “Down the rabbit hole” is an English-language idiom or trope which refers to getting deep into something, or ending up somewhere strange. Lewis Carroll introduced the phrase as the titl

[ DISCLAIMER ] Yesterday evening, when unwinding from a day of intense focus on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I listened to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set by Sara Collado . It was precisely the form of respite (an interval of rest or relief) I was seeking! During the set, Collado played the song “ Unexpected Strings ” (2025) by David Hasert and Moses Mehdi , featuring the elegant vocals of Lalena . The track reminded me of “ Venasque ” by Ian Pooley

[ 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 electronic dance music (EDM) song “ My My My ”, by house music producer and DJ Armand van Helden , from his album Nympho (2005), contains a sample of the song “ Comin’ Apart ” by Gary Wright from the album The Right Place (1981). I like the line “ooh, ooh-wee!” For context, “ooh-wee” (also spelled oohwee, ooowee, or hoo-wee) is an informal interjection used to express intense excitement, admiration, astonishment, or joy . As an example, “Ooh-wee, I’

[ DISCLAIMER ] One of my favorite subgenres of electronic dance music (EDM) is French house . Within this category is the duo Together , consisting of DJ Falcon and Daft Punk member Thomas Bangalter . Regarding Together’s debut single “ Together ” (2000), one source states: [The song] “Together” begins with a short segment of speech from the film Pleasantville [1998]. The line “A time has come to make a decision: are we in this thing alone, or are we in it together?”

[ DISCLAIMER ] When writing about Stoicism which is interwoven into theory and practice of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I often encounter related sources which reference a soul (the immaterial essence, animating principle , or actuating cause of an individual life). In Tyrant or King? I stated of this concept, “I don’t subscribe to the unfalsifiable notion of a ‘soul.’ Rather, I maintain that ‘ free will ’ can be substituted for this concept.” That view r

[ 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