Behind-the-Scenes

[DISCLAIMER]

The term “behind-the-scenes” (BTS) relates to being or working out of public view, or revealing the hidden workings of something. As an example, when I was in the Marine Corps and training as a left rifleman for a color guard, members of the public weren’t privy to BTS rehearsal.

In the backyard of the Marine house in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, other color guard members and I wore casual attire and practiced various movements. When considering BTS knowledge about a particular matter, I’m reminded of a conversation I recently had with someone about my job.

Having informally begun the practice of life coaching in 1991, becoming a psychotherapist in 2011, and receiving formal training for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in 2021, I don’t devote much time to thinking about the minutiae of BTS matters surrounding my work.

I simply go about my day-to-day tasks, tending to matters of self-care, devoting time to Stoic practice through journaling or posting blog entries, trying to assist clients with their needs for mental, emotional, and behavioral health, and so forth and so on. To some, this may be boring.

Regarding this perspective, I reflect upon something a client recently said about flexible structure and routine, “Boring is sexy.” This phrase means there’s value in oft-overlooked things which are practical, or that require consistent and deliberate effort, even if they don’t seem glamorous.

I like that outlook. Thus, my BTS routine for taking care of myself so that I may try to help others improve their level of functioning and quality of life is exceedingly valuable to me. With hope, that admittedly isn’t steeped in logical and reasonable thinking, my clients benefit, too.

I suspect that even if I abandoned professional practice of REBT I’d still maintain a similar BTS lifestyle as is currently in place. That’s how important practice of the ABC model and unconditional acceptance, along with unrelated matters of self-care, are to me.

Besides, I remember a time when my life was as virtually dark as nighttime in the BTS photo related to my color guard rehearsal. As a matter of preventative maintenance, to retain my sanity, my current BTS routine is an issue of rigorous necessity. It’s what keeps virtual light in my life.

How about you? What’s your BTS routine? Does it best serve your interests and goals? If not, are you looking for a new method of living – one in which you proverbially bring light into your life of metaphorical darkness? If so, then I may be able to assist you. I’ll be standing by.

If you’re looking for a provider who tries to work to help understand how thinking impacts physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral elements of your life—helping you to sharpen your critical thinking skills, I invite you to reach out today by using the contact widget on my website.

As a psychotherapist, I’m pleased to try to help people with an assortment of issues ranging from anger (hostility, rage, and aggression) to relational issues, adjustment matters, trauma experience, justice involvement, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and depression, and other mood or personality-related matters.

At Hollings Therapy, LLC, serving all of Texas, I aim to treat clients with dignity and respect while offering a multi-lensed approach to the practice of psychotherapy and life coaching. My mission includes: Prioritizing the cognitive and emotive needs of clients, an overall reduction in client suffering, and supporting sustainable growth for the clients I serve. Rather than simply trying to help you to feel better, I want to try to help you get better!

Deric Hollings, LPC, LCSW

References:

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Hollings, D. (2025, January 9). Why do you talk so much about yourself in your blog? Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/why-do-you-talk-so-much-about-yourself-in-your-blog

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