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Morals, Ethics, Law, Justice, Subjectivity, and Objectivity: Can You Reserve Judgment?
[DISCLAIMER] Unlike some people I know personally and professionally, who practice avoidance, I’ve paid close attention to reactions by people in relation to the case of Lindsay Clancy having killed her children. Specifically, I stated in Trials: Subjective and Objective Views of Justice and Injustice: Regarding my subjective knowledge, neither the prosecution nor defense in the Clancy trial disputed the allegation that she killed (to deprive of life: cause the death of)
Deric Hollings
6 days ago19 min read
Conditional Reasoning: Unconditionally Accepting What Is
[DISCLAIMER] Logic and Reason I view many events through the proverbial lens of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Herein, I’ll provide a psychoeducational lesson that involves thinking and believing which is rational (in accordance with both logic and reason), or not (i.e., irrational), as it regards REBT. Here, “logic” is the interrelation or sequence of facts or events when seen as inevitable or predictable, and “reason” is a statement offered in explanation o
Deric Hollings
Jun 2714 min read
A Fountain of Goodness: Subjective and Objective Views
[DISCLAIMER] When serving as a Marine Security Guard in Lima, Peru (2000-2001), I posed for the above photo when standing adjacent to the Fountain of the Plaza Mayor. Originally inaugurated in 1578, with retouching since, it features a statue of Pheme, one of the gods of Ancient Greece. During the time I was assigned to a diplomatic post in Lima, I remained a member of the Churches of Christ. As well, I still subscribed to tenets up with which I was raised in regard to the
Deric Hollings
Jun 166 min read
Objective Reasoning: Truth About the Reality of Suicide
[DISCLAIMER] Personal Ownership I recently listened to an episode of Joe Rogan’s podcast in which he discussed Theo Von’s purported issues with mental, emotional, and behavioral health (collectively “mental health”), as I thought of a psychoeducational lesson on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Before elaborating, it’s worth noting that when practicing REBT I use personal responsibility and accountability (collectively “ownership”). For better understanding, re
Deric Hollings
May 2122 min read
Objective Reality
[ DISCLAIMER ] Photo credit , Designed by Freepik, fair use Use of an artificial intelligence (AI) image for this blogpost is done with intentional irony (incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the normal or expected result of), as AI content often impairs one’s ability to interface with the subject of this post. Specifically, this entry regards reality which the American Psychological Association (APA) defines as “in philosophy, that which
Deric Hollings
Apr 49 min read
Objective Rationality: What Is Rational to You May Not Be Rational to Others
[ DISCLAIMER ] I recently attended a session with client X, who apparently contemplated that I’d validate this individual’s beliefs regarding a matter of disagreement with another individual, as I thought of a psychoeducational lesson on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) at the time. Before going further, it may be useful to define terms. When referring to thoughts or beliefs which are “ rational ,” I’m referencing those cognitive elements which remain in acco
Deric Hollings
Apr 212 min read
N 2 Deep: An Interest and Goal to Remain Out of a Box and Above Ground
[ DISCLAIMER ] The above picture represents one of my many life transitions (a significant change or shift in one’s life stage, role, or circumstances, requiring adaptation to new routines, relationships, and a different sense of self). It was taken after returning from military service in South America. Several years before the photo was captured, I stood at the proverbial precipice of high school graduation and early adulthood. Not long before then, I was faced with a c
Deric Hollings
Nov 27, 202513 min read
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