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Self-Distress and Distress Tolerance

[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use Early in my graduate studies regarding professional care for mental, emotional, and behavioral health (collectively “mental health”), I chose to practice Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a psychotherapeutic modality developed by the late psychologist Albert Ellis. REBT uses the ABC model to illustrate that when an undesirable Action occurs and you Believe an unhelpful narrative about the event, it’s your unfavorable assumption,

Deric Hollings

Jul 711 min read

That's the Bad Guy

[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, property of Universal Pictures, fair use On the collaborative album From El Barrio, With Love (2020), by lyricist UFO Fev and producer Termanology, is the song “The Bad Guy” that features an audio sample from the film Scarface (1983). In particular, the character Tony Montana states in a restaurant room full of patrons: What you looking at? You’re all a bunch of fucking assholes. You know why? You don’t have the guts to be what you wanna be? You

Hip Hop and REBT

Deric Hollings

Jun 225 min read

A Special Burden

[ 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

Hip Hop and REBT

Deric Hollings

Apr 1912 min read

Psychopathy and Sociopathy: We Are All Fallible Beings

[ 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

The Daily Stoic

Deric Hollings

Apr 715 min read

FUBAR vs. a Pragmatic, Instead of the Moralistic, Approach to Wealth

[ DISCLAIMER ] When assigned to the Marine Security Guard (MSG) detachment in Lima, Peru (2000-2001), I attended a United States (U.S.) Marine Corps Birthday ball without a date. A fellow MSG, who often expressed disdain for me, took as a date someone to whom I’ll refer as “Chaparrita.” Regarding how I met her, I stated in Non-Monogamous Desires that “there was the matter of another Marine’s date in Lima, Peru who liked me more than him, and who became my rave partner wh

The Daily Stoic

Deric Hollings

Apr 412 min read

Kno One: A Negative Evaluation - People Aren't Their Behavior

[ 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

Hip Hop and REBT

Deric Hollings

Apr 37 min read

I Must Do Well, or Else I Will Be Worthless

[ DISCLAIMER ] The late psychologist Albert Ellis , who developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), formerly called Rational Emotive Therapy (RET), addressed the matter of self-downing (how people upset themselves with unhelpful beliefs about themselves) through use of a technique. REBT uses the ABC model to illustrate that when an undesirable A ction occurs and you B elieve an unhelpful narrative about the event, it’s your unfavorable assumption , not the o

Deric Hollings

Mar 95 min read

Splitting

[ 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

Hip Hop and REBT

Deric Hollings

Feb 178 min read

Hold Yourself to a Higher Standard but Not an Impossible One

[ 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 . Have you given much thought about personal standards (levels of quality, achievement, performance, etc., which are considered acceptable or desirable )? Regarding this matter, authors of

The Daily Stoic

Deric Hollings

Dec 31, 20255 min read

Evaluations and Appraisals: Men Are Gross, Trash, and Pigs

[ DISCLAIMER ] The Scenario I once adopted principles of feminism (the supposed belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes). That was until I realized that the ideology is expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of female rights and interests . When referencing the term “female,” I’m referring to girls and women. When I realized that the belief system and associated movement was largely unconcerned with ma

Deric Hollings

Dec 5, 202517 min read

Reminiscing About Sloppy Steaks: I Used to Be a P.O.S.

[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , property of Netflix, fair use I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson is a sketch comedy television series created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin , and leans heavily on cringe comedy with elements of surreal humor. Regarding the current post, you’re invited to consider a season two scene in which a man states: [baby cries when passed to the man] Of course he cries when I hold him. It’s not a big deal. Ah, it’s not a big deal. I guess he

Deric Hollings

Nov 26, 202511 min read

Self-Love and Self-Acceptance

[ DISCLAIMER ] The above photo was taken during my senior year of high school, as I resided with a family who allowed me to live with them after my residency at a children’s home. By that point in my life, I’d wanted to kill myself for almost a decade. Looking at the picture, I see sadness in my eyes. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), sadness is defines as “an emotional state of unhappiness, ranging in intensity from mild to extreme and usuall

Deric Hollings

Nov 18, 202517 min read