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Change Ur Beliefs
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use Today’s gym time gem—a song heard when working out—interrupted my sweat-time flow and had me nodding...
Deric Hollings
Aug 28, 20226 min read
The Lowering Tide
[ DISCLAIMER ] An aphorism often misattributed to former President John F. Kennedy is, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” If true, simple...
Deric Hollings
Aug 27, 202210 min read
Petty Betty
[DISCLAIMER] As a matter of demonstration—though not to provide therapy within the limits of this blog entry—consider imaginal exposure....
Deric Hollings
Aug 16, 20228 min read
Spaz on That Ass
[DISCLAIMER] As today is yet another day that ends in ‘y,’ I’ve discovered a new target of call-out culture group bullying. This time, it...
Deric Hollings
Aug 1, 20228 min read
What a Pity
[DISCLAIMER] I once knew a person, whom I’ll refer to as Rosco, who owned an American Pit Bull Terroir—commonly referred to as a “pit...
Deric Hollings
Jul 23, 20229 min read
My Ni
[DISCLAIMER] In his song entitled “The eND,” lyricist Torae, along with Shaquawna Shanté, addresses a topic I think is worth expanding...
Deric Hollings
Jul 12, 202214 min read
Unconditional Acceptance
[DISCLAIMER] **Fire hip hop music contained in each linked “Let It Go” reference** Context One of the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy...
Deric Hollings
Jul 11, 202218 min read
Calling DIBs on Gibs
[DISCLAIMER] When I was a child, I participated in a game referred to as “calling dibs.” The rule to this children’s game was simple,...
Deric Hollings
Jul 9, 20226 min read
Disturbing Democracy
[DISCLAIMER] In the 1987 film The Princess Bride, a character named Vizzini continuously used the word “inconceivable,” until called out...
Deric Hollings
Jul 6, 202223 min read
The Proverbial "They"
[DISCLAIMER] Admittedly, I was a little late subscribing to the Wu-Tang Clan fandom of the ‘90s. I was introduced to the group’s music in...
Deric Hollings
Jul 1, 20227 min read
What the Future Holds
[DISCLAIMER] There are a number of rap groups—duos, trios, etc.—that are heavily intertwined with various periods of my life. One such...
Deric Hollings
Jun 30, 20229 min read
Nationwide Mental Health Crisis?
[DISCLAIMER] Qualifying Statement Generally, I don’t care to qualify my social identity before making statements about a topic (e.g., “As...
Deric Hollings
Jun 29, 202216 min read
Rigid Terms of Service
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use Using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), I help clients challenge unhelpful and unhealthy...
Deric Hollings
Jun 27, 20226 min read
Controversy and Challenges to REBT
[DISCLAIMER] What happened? On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a controversial decision in the...
Deric Hollings
Jun 25, 20227 min read
Meaningful Purpose
[DISCLAIMER] **Rick and Morty spoilers contained herein** (And yes, I reference Rick and Morty despite any controversy surrounding the...
Deric Hollings
Jun 23, 20228 min read
I Have Moved On
[DISCLAIMER] Since my adolescence, I’ve paid close attention to quotes used in rap songs. Before the Internet was largely available to...
Deric Hollings
Jun 15, 20226 min read
Holistic Approach to Mental Health
[DISCLAIMER] When beginning mental and behavioral health services with new clients I find it useful to explore what expectations people...
Deric Hollings
May 31, 20226 min read
Stoically Existential
[DISCLAIMER] It’s relatively easy for me to highlight mental and behavioral health examples in rap. Rigid and extreme attitudes are...
Deric Hollings
May 28, 20225 min read
Desire and Disturbance
[DISCLAIMER] Recently, I was asked about the difference between desire and disturbance. Specifically, what are the elements which...
Deric Hollings
May 28, 202211 min read
Feel Some Type of Way
[DISCLAIMER] “I know you feel some type of way.” In 2013, rapper Rich Homie Quan released a song entitled “Type of Way” which reached...
Deric Hollings
May 25, 202214 min read
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