[ 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: How to start life coaching for depression in Texas?   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 ]   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 common issues treated by REBT in Texas?   Answer: According to the American Psychological Association, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT) is thusly defined :   [A] form of cognitive behavior therapy  based on the concept that an individual’s self-defeating beli

[ 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: Where can I get therapy for anxiety and depression 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 anxi

[ 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, “Where is Good ? In our reasoned choices . Where is Evil ? In our reasoned choices . Where is that which is neither Good

[ DISCLAIMER ]   For some reason, the son (“DJ”) of the family with whom I lived in high school popped into my mind today. In specific, I...

[ DISCLAIMER ]   When assigned to the Marine Security Guard detachment Rio de Janeiro, Brasil between 1999 and 2000, I often heard...

[DISCLAIMER] On his 2020 album No Pressure, lyricist Logic featured a track entitled “Dark Place,” with which I identify. Because there’s...

[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, artist, fair use Nujabes and REBT During his lifetime, one of my favorite chillhop producers was Jun Seba,...

[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 ] 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...