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Activation
[DISCLAIMER] “Activation” may be defined as the action or process of making something active or operative. Here, “action” may be defined...
Deric Hollings
Mar 23, 20243 min read
AC/BC
[DISCLAIMER] In my blog, although I usually illustrate examples of Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) using rap or electronic...
Deric Hollings
Mar 23, 20244 min read
Based
[DISCLAIMER] I grew up during the crack epidemic in the United States (U.S.), during which crack cocaine (ab)use soared and decimated...
Deric Hollings
Mar 22, 202411 min read
Hear, Hold, Help
[DISCLAIMER] When in graduate school for social work, I took a class entitled Couples Counseling during the 2013 fall semester. At the...
Deric Hollings
Mar 21, 20247 min read
Putting Toothpaste Back into the Tube
[ DISCLAIMER ] Sometimes, I speak in generalities—statements or principles having general rather than specific validity. For instance,...
Deric Hollings
Mar 21, 20245 min read
Dating, Like, Whatever
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , fair use Last week, I returned from a trip whereby I visited with longtime friends who have six children....
Deric Hollings
Mar 20, 202415 min read
TBI
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use While serving in the Marine Corps, I experienced a number of concussive events—episodes in which...
Deric Hollings
Mar 19, 20246 min read
Consequences
[DISCLAIMER] When I was in junior high and high school, educational administrators apparently thought it was a proper use of students’...
Deric Hollings
Mar 19, 20247 min read
The Tool You Use
[DISCLAIMER] Years ago, when practicing the art of photography, I found meaning in something professional photographer Chase Jarvis said....
Deric Hollings
Mar 19, 20244 min read
Unhealthy vs. Healthy Negative Emotions
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use Imagine you’ve just received news that the person to whom you’re emotionally closest has unexpectedly...
Deric Hollings
Mar 18, 20245 min read
All We Do Is Drill
[DISCLAIMER] Over the past couple years I’ve heard a lot of rationalizing discussion about violence conducted my members of urban...
Deric Hollings
Mar 18, 20249 min read
Deal Wit Dis
[DISCLAIMER] In my first year of high school, West Coast gangsta rap group South Central Cartel (S.C.C.) released an album entitled South...
Deric Hollings
Mar 17, 20246 min read
What I'm Here 4
[DISCLAIMER] Yesterday, I spoke with my close friend “Jammies” about her plan to undergo a significant life transition, moving from her...
Deric Hollings
Mar 16, 20245 min read
Identifying Feelings
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use While practicing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I’ve encountered many instances of clients...
Deric Hollings
Mar 16, 20243 min read
Disturbed
[DISCLAIMER] Disturbed When viewing music through the lens of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I typically write about rap or...
Deric Hollings
Mar 16, 202411 min read
Diagnoses Feel Empowering
[DISCLAIMER] Throughout the years, when practicing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I’ve encountered people who’ve expressed the...
Deric Hollings
Mar 15, 20247 min read
Disconfirming Care
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use I practice Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) for a living. This effective and...
Deric Hollings
Mar 14, 20248 min read
REBT and Emotions
[DISCLAIMER] When practicing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I occasionally encounter criticism about the perceived promotion...
Deric Hollings
Mar 14, 20244 min read
I Could "Should" Myself to Death
[DISCLAIMER] *Yellowstone spoilers contained herein. Property of Paramount Network, fair use When watching season five, episode two of...
Deric Hollings
Mar 14, 20245 min read
Objective Morality
[DISCLAIMER] From time to time, when working with clients, the topic of morality is addressed and creates a unique challenge to how I...
Deric Hollings
Mar 13, 202410 min read
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