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Bust a Move, Get Back!
[ 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
Deric Hollings
Feb 38 min read
That's House It Goes
[ DISCLAIMER ] When listening to an electronic dance music (EDM) DJ set by Xenia Dia earlier today, I heard her spin the track “ House It Goes ” (2025) by Spartaque and As Ide . The song represents the genre of progressive house , a variant of my favorite EDM genre house music , as the lyrics state: I heard this house is so much fun. Is that true ? They say it’s wild when it’s one o’clock. It’s one. Is that true? Do people really come from miles around just to feel th
Deric Hollings
Feb 19 min read
She Can't Stand Me
[ 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
Deric Hollings
Feb 19 min read
Wielding Power in Harmony With Nature
[ 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 Stoic philosopher Epictetus who stated, “Every great power is dangerous for the beginner. You must therefore wield them as you are able, but in harmony with nat
Deric Hollings
Feb 16 min read
Deal With It
[ 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
Deric Hollings
Feb 19 min read
O Captain! My Captain! A Crisis of Conscience
[ DISCLAIMER ] * Dead Poets Society (1989) spoilers contained herein. Photo credit , property of Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, fair use I can’t recall when I initially watched the coming-of-age drama film Dead Poets Society (1989), though I remember the first time was in my youth. In any event, I recently re-watched it for what may’ve been my third or fourth viewing of the film. Regarding the plot, one source states: Painfully shy Todd Anderson has been sent to
Deric Hollings
Jan 3114 min read
Imagine Doing a Good Deed Without Telling Others About It
[ DISCLAIMER ] As a resident of a children’s home in 1992, I comprehended exploitation (the action of making use of and benefiting from resources). Specifically, I voiced my grievance to houseparents about social oppression, though I didn’t have the terminology to describe it as well as one source does: A common conception of social oppression is seen as when a single group in society unjustly takes advantage of, and exercises power over, another group using dominance
Deric Hollings
Jan 308 min read
Do You Really Gotta?
[ 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
Deric Hollings
Jan 307 min read
The Chemicals Between Us
[ DISCLAIMER ] In 1999, English alternative rock band Bush released their third studio album The Science of Things . The anthology contained a track called “ The Chemicals Between Us ” about which one source reports lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Gavin Rossdale as having stated: Gavin Rossdale described the song as being “all about the differences and distances between people.” He also said the song was about misunderstanding and not being able to communicate. He s
Deric Hollings
Jan 2914 min read
Gallows Humor: Nihilist Penguin
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit (edited), fair use Admittedly, I enjoy gallows humor (a style of comedy which makes light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo, particularly subjects that are typically considered serious or painful to discuss, aiming to influence discomfort, serious thought , and amusement for their audience). Since having begun the informal practice of life coaching in 1991, beginning formal practice of psychotherapy in 2011, I’ve come t
Deric Hollings
Jan 299 min read
I Need Something to Believe In
[ 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
Deric Hollings
Jan 289 min read
Pigs, Hypothetically Speaking
[ 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
Deric Hollings
Jan 2811 min read
Destination Unknown
[ DISCLAIMER ] In Touching Grass With Smashing Pumpkins (9/12/2024) and 1979 Wasn’t Perfect (9/30/2025), I wrote about having attended a concert at which the Linda Lindas , Rancid , the Smashing Pumpkins , and Green Day were featured for The Survivors Tour in Arlington, Texas (9/11/2024). During my high school years, I was vaguely familiar with punk rock band Rancid. Specifically, as I attended high school with punk rocker Brian Deneke in Bomb City , I heard Rancid
Deric Hollings
Jan 275 min read
Handlin' Business
[ 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 Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius who stated, “In your actions , don’t procrastinate. In your conversations, don’t confuse . In your thoughts , don’t wander. In
Deric Hollings
Jan 275 min read
If I Did It for You, It Came From the Heart
[ 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
Deric Hollings
Jan 279 min read
I Got It on Me: What Is That All About?
[ DISCLAIMER ] *Unique disclaimer: Nothing contained in this post is meant to serve as advice . Likewise, nothing expressed herein is intended to promote violence . Also, when reading this post, you’re invited to use personal responsibility and accountability regarding your personal perspective(s). When serving in the United States (U.S.) Marine Corps (1996-2007), my primary military occupational specialty (MOS) was military police (MP). That low-tier federal law enforc
Deric Hollings
Jan 2617 min read
All You Got to Do Is Let It Go
[ 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
Deric Hollings
Jan 2510 min read
A Round of Applause for "Domestic Terrorists"?
[ DISCLAIMER ] On January 7, 2026, I watched a woman die. Renée Good was killed by a federal law enforcement officer (LEO) in an event that appeared to be her attempt to evade law enforcement (LE) personnel by turning the wheel of her vehicle in a direction away from the shooting LEO. Given that my primary military occupational specialty (MOS) in the United States (U.S.) Marine Corps was military police , I have some knowledge, wisdom, and understanding about the use of
Deric Hollings
Jan 259 min read
Self-Improvement From a Sisyphean Perspective
[ 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 Stoic philosopher Epictetus who stated, “[W]hat does Socrates say? ‘Just as one person delights in improving his farm, and another his horse, so I delight in at
Deric Hollings
Jan 257 min read
Better Show Respect
[ 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
Deric Hollings
Jan 248 min read
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