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Non-Dogmatic Preferences
[DISCLAIMER] I grew up hearing derivatives of the phrase, “Opinions are like assholes – everybody’s got one, they all stink, and...
Deric Hollings
Jul 7, 20243 min read
Addressing Misconceptions with Clients
[DISCLAIMER] When I first learned about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in graduate school for counseling, between 2009 and...
Deric Hollings
Jul 6, 20245 min read
Environmental Change
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use What are your thoughts on environmental change? Is alteration of one’s environment something within...
Deric Hollings
Jul 2, 20245 min read
What You Resist Usually Persists
[DISCLAIMER] Long before learning about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), when beginning the practice of life coaching in...
Deric Hollings
Jul 1, 20244 min read
iB and Therapy
[DISCLAIMER] My clinical practice of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is conducted strictly via teletherapy. Psychotherapeutic...
Deric Hollings
Jun 28, 20244 min read
Obstacles to Change
[DISCLAIMER] When attending recruit training (boot camp) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California in 1996, I was required to...
Deric Hollings
Jun 25, 20243 min read
Stay Better
[DISCLAIMER] One of the main objectives for practice of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is to help people get better and not...
Deric Hollings
Jun 24, 20244 min read
Assessing the Bases of Improvement
[DISCLAIMER] Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a form of cognitive behavior therapy, uses a scientific approach to psychotherapy....
Deric Hollings
Jun 19, 20245 min read
Regular Exercise
[DISCLAIMER] Since adolescence, and for the most part, I’ve participated in regular physical exercise. Even when not knowing how to...
Deric Hollings
Jun 16, 20245 min read
Keep It Fresh
[DISCLAIMER] I imagine that some people may find techniques of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) somewhat monotonous after...
Deric Hollings
Jun 15, 20243 min read
Change Feels Strange
[DISCLAIMER] One thing I appreciate about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is that practitioners aren’t rigidly required to agree...
Deric Hollings
Jun 13, 20245 min read
Core Irrational Beliefs
[DISCLAIMER] When practicing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with clients, I assist with identifying and challenging core...
Deric Hollings
Jun 12, 20246 min read
Generalized Learning
[DISCLAIMER] I use psychoeducational instruction when teaching clients about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). For instance, I...
Deric Hollings
Jun 10, 20243 min read
Self-Help
[DISCLAIMER] Suppose you’ve decided to competitively run for your first marathon. How might you approach the training required to perform...
Deric Hollings
Jun 5, 20246 min read
Daily Self-Care
[DISCLAIMER] Having awoken earlier than expected, I was lethargic this morning. Although I could’ve remained in bed and adjusted today’s...
Deric Hollings
Jun 3, 20245 min read
Intellectual vs. Emotional Insight
[DISCLAIMER] Generally speaking, insight may be defined as deep understanding of a person, thing, or event. For instance, careful...
Deric Hollings
May 27, 20243 min read
No Need for Approval
[DISCLAIMER] Admittedly, not all people will appreciate my approach to care for mental, emotional, and behavioral health (collectively...
Deric Hollings
May 26, 20244 min read
Imagery
[DISCLAIMER] Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a psychotherapeutic modality that utilizes two main techniques to reduce...
Deric Hollings
May 24, 20245 min read
Red Light, Green Light
[DISCLAIMER] There was a game I enjoyed playing in childhood called “Red Light, Green Light.” Describing gameplay, one source states: · ...
Deric Hollings
May 20, 20244 min read
Rationale for Homework
[DISCLAIMER] During an initial consultation with prospective Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) clients, I discuss use of homework...
Deric Hollings
May 19, 20247 min read
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