[ DISCLAIMER ]   As Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT) is informed by Stoic philosophy , this blog entry is part of an ongoing series regarding a book entitled The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living  by Ryan Holiday  and Stephen Hanselman .   The authors quote Epictetus  who stated, “You must  stop blaming God, and not blame any person. You must  completely control  your desire  and shift your avoidance to what lies within you

[ 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 ]   I traveled a lot when in the military, as in the photo above I had a relatively brief layover in the Denver International Airport. Fortunately, I was able to visit with family members during the wait. Although unfamiliar with “ eudaimonia ”, I lived well. About this, one source states:   Eudaimonia is a Greek word literally translating to the state or condition of good spirit , and which is commonly translated as happiness or welfare . In the works of Arist

[ 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

The background of Deric Hollings, owner and operator of Hollings Therapy, LLC, is as unique as your own. Rather than comparing or contrasting your experience, his life, or the details associated with lives of others, why not reach out to Deric and see whether or not he will be a good fit for your needs?

[ DISCLAIMER ]   As Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT) is informed by Stoic philosophy , this blog entry is part of an ongoing series regarding a book entitled The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living  by Ryan Holiday  and Stephen Hanselman .   The authors quote ancient Roman Stoic philosopher Gaius Musonius Rufus who stated, “Indeed, how could exile be an obstacle to a person’s own cultivation, or to attaining virtue  when no

[ DISCLAIMER ]   In 2010, I went to an outdoor firing range  with a couple friends. We shot an array of small arms and light weapons , as I was out of practice due to having gotten in my own way (hindering one’s own progress or success through unhelpful thoughts , attitudes , or behaviors ).   Specifically, I experienced undesirable health concerns, foolishly and uncaringly gained an unhealthy amount of weight , thoughtlessly and accidentally burned my foot in a potpourri inc

[ DISCLAIMER ]   Mobb Deep, Heltah Skeltah, and 2Pac   Among classic tracks from the golden age of hip hop , songs with which arguably even those individuals who don’t like rap music remain familiar, are “ Survival of the Fittest ” by duo Mobb Deep (lyricists Havoc and the late Prodigy ) and “ Changes ” by the late lyricist 2Pac .   Featured on Mobb Deep’s second studio album The Infamous  (1995), “Survival of the Fittest” was produced by Havoc and contains a sample from th

[ DISCLAIMER ]   This blogpost is part of an ongoing series related to answering questions posted to artificial intelligence (AI) platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and so forth.   Question: What are the best therapists for anxiety in Austin?   Answer: The formally educated and trained professionals providing care for mental, emotional, and behavioral health  (collectively “ mental health ”) with Hollings Therapy, LLC are experienced in working with anxiety . 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 ]   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 ]   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 ]   Charity Starts at Home   Admittedly, I have long admired many  hip hop duos. It’s difficult to pick which one I ultimately cherish the most. Nevertheless, the Durham, North Carolina (NC) duo Little Brother (lyricists Phonte  and Big Pooh ) are undeniably within my uppermost favorite category!   As other fans of the group may agree, Little Brother was subjectively at their peak when record producer, record executive, and DJ 9th Wonder  (“9th”) was part of the

[ DISCLAIMER ]   On her album Modest Confidence  (2014), lyricist Gavlyn  featured the track “ Modest Confidence ” which was produced by 3rdEye . On the chorus, she states:   Yep, that modest confidence Yep, that modest confidence Don’t talk much, let it speak for itself Like, yep, that modest confidence Yep, that modest confidence Yep, that modest confidence Shut up with my squad, and we don’t say a word Like, yep, that modest confidence Yep, that modest confidence Yep, that

[ DISCLAIMER ]   Within my blog, because I generally focus on healthy and unhealthy negative  emotions , I don’t spend much time discussing positive emotional states such as happiness and joy. For context, the American Psychological Association (APA) thusly defines happiness:   [A]n emotion of joy, gladness, satisfaction , and well-being .   I view happiness as a state of being rather than representing the six core emotions experienced by humans, which include joy, fear,

[ 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