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Heuristics
[DISCLAIMER] According to Wikipedia: A heuristic ‘method of discovery’, or heuristic technique (problem solving, mental shortcut, rule of...
Deric Hollings
Jul 7, 20245 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
Conspiracy Theories
[DISCLAIMER] What comes to mind when hearing the term “conspiracy theory?” Are you perhaps reminded of scientific, legal, social, or...
Deric Hollings
Jul 6, 202412 min read
The Influence of ATLiens
[DISCLAIMER] Are you an Outkast? On their 1994 album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, hip hop duo Outkast – consisting of lyricists André...
Deric Hollings
Jul 5, 202429 min read
What Equality?
[DISCLAIMER] Up until relatively five minutes ago in history, it was well understood that with few exceptions humans were categorized by...
Deric Hollings
Jul 3, 20249 min read
Yes and No
[DISCLAIMER] As a fallible human being who practices Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in my personal and professional life, I’m...
Deric Hollings
Jul 3, 20244 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
"Our Democracy"
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, property of New Line Cinema, fair use Understandably, lifting a generous amount of text from previous blog...
Deric Hollings
Jul 2, 202415 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
Three Sides to Every Story
[DISCLAIMER] My late stepmom used to say, “There’re three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth. Only God knows the...
Deric Hollings
Jul 1, 20246 min read
Difference Between Confrontation and Disputation
[DISCLAIMER] In my personal and professional life, I practice Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) which is a form of cognitive...
Deric Hollings
Jul 1, 20247 min read
Righteous Indignation
[DISCLAIMER] I chose to study Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in graduate school for counseling due to a number of reasons. One...
Deric Hollings
Jun 30, 202413 min read
Why Would Anyone Take Advice From You?
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, photo-illustration by TIME; Getty Images, fair use Sometimes when negotiating homework exercises with clients,...
Deric Hollings
Jun 29, 20246 min read
DEIA on the Way Out?
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use I’m well aware of the expressed belief from many people who claim that Kamala Harris wasn’t a...
Deric Hollings
Jun 28, 20246 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
A Massive Shock to the Legal System
[DISCLAIMER] I’ve not been fond of some of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) rulings as of late. In particular, I disagree...
Deric Hollings
Jun 28, 20244 min read
The Puppeteer and the Puppet
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, property of New Line Cinema, fair use I thoroughly enjoyed The Lord of the Rings film series which was based...
Deric Hollings
Jun 28, 20247 min read
Righting Historical Wrongs
[DISCLAIMER] Growing up, not much was discussed in regard to my late maternal granddad’s background. Prior to his death in 1991, and...
Deric Hollings
Jun 26, 20249 min read
I Ain't Trippin'
[DISCLAIMER] In the late ‘80s, rapper Too $hort released the album Life Is... Too Short (1988) which was introduced to me by my cousin...
Deric Hollings
Jun 26, 20245 min read
FADE Away
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use In a scene from the 1998 film Blade, Wesley Snipes stated, “Some mothafuckas always tryin’ to ice...
Deric Hollings
Jun 25, 20246 min read
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