[DISCLAIMER] In his song entitled “The eND,” lyricist Torae, along with Shaquawna Shanté, addresses a topic I think is worth expanding...

[DISCLAIMER] **Fire hip hop music contained in each linked “Let It Go” reference** Context One of the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy...

[DISCLAIMER] There are a number of rap groups—duos, trios, etc.—that are heavily intertwined with various periods of my life. One such...

[ DISCLAIMER ] Recently, I was asked about the difference between desire and disturbance . Specifically, what are the elements which differentiate the experience of wanting something and suffering associated with desire? REBT and Buddhism Before I delve into this matter further, I think it would be useful to draw a comparison that others have also noted. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) has been juxtaposed with Tibetan Buddhism and Zen Buddhism . When working with

[ DISCLAIMER ] When considering what impact I have on my life, on the lives of others, and the world as a whole, I find it useful to identify Stephen Covey’s circles of concern and influence to inform my perspective. These spheres of control and influence demonstrate how others do not have to oblige my should, must, or ought (SMO) statements. My rules of the universe are my own. SMO narratives are a crucial component of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Not alwa

[ DISCLAIMER ] I recently posted a blog entry describing my approach to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Subsequently, I drafted a post describing my intent to highlight hip hop elements which relate to the REBT technique. For context , I encourage people to review those entries before proceeding with the current written submission. As the REBT ABC Model maintains the Epictetian notion , “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters,” I wou

[ DISCLAIMER ] For a number of people with whom I grew up, rap music was a phase through which they went and revisit only on occasion. That hasn’t been my experience with this hip hop element. I am what some commonly refer to as a hip hop head , originating from the old school . Around the time I began learning how to read and write I was listening to Rapper’s Delight by The Sugar Hill Gang , Rapture by Blondie , The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five , and Pla

[DISCLAIMER] *Originally posted on March 24, 2022, and updated on February 22, 2024 The main psychotherapeutic modality used by Hollings...