[ DISCLAIMER ]   With Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT), I opt for use of self  about which one source states, “The term use of self in therapy refers specifically to the ways in which the therapist draws upon their own feelings , experiences  or personality to enhance the therapeutic process.”   As “feelings” were referenced by the aforementioned source, I find it valuable to clarify what this element represents in regard to the construct of beliefs . I say this be

[ DISCLAIMER ]   Regarding this blogpost, a number of terms warrant definition. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), psychopathy is defined  as “a synonym for antisocial personality disorder [ASPD]” and “formerly, any psychological disorder  or mental disease .”   Similarly, the APA defines  a psychopath as “a former name for an individual with antisocial personality disorder.” As ASPD is referenced in both of those definitions, it’s worth noting that t

[ DISCLAIMER ]   There was a time when I set out to write blog content regarding the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy  (REBT) book Creative Marriage  (1961). However, I admittedly haven’t contributed many posts to it in a while, and perhaps won’t do so again (current post excluded).   That’s because I don’t endorse “sucka shit,” as one source thusly describes this term, “Anything that is not acceptable or violates the G code . This includes snitching, switching up on your t

[ DISCLAIMER ]   I’m fond of a number of artists who create music under the category of horrorcore  (a subgenre of hip hop music based on horror-themed and often darkly transgressive lyrical content and imagery). For instance, I appreciate the content of horrorcore rapper Novatore .   On his album Masters of Morbid Creations  (2022), Novatore released the song “ Split ” which was produced by C-Lance . On the chorus, the rapper states:   Hyde and Jekyll , I keep the beast up i