Please read the following real-life scenarios and how you can apply REBT to address them
I’m currently deep into marathon training, running 35-40 miles a week, with long runs stretching to 15-20 miles. It’s both physically and mentally exhausting. When I have a good run, I feel on top of the world, but after a
Practicing what you preach is much harder than it seems, and this experience has given me valuable insight into what my clients go through when we talk about unconditional self-acceptance. Additionally, it’s one thing to intellectually understand a concept like
It’s that time of year again. The summer season is ending (or completely over, depending on how you view things) and we are saying goodbye to the warm weather, the long days, and for those where it applies, to summer
The other day I was supposed to hang out with my girlfriend and some friends to watch a movie. She messaged me in the early afternoon asking if we could get a raincheck because she wasn’t feeling well and wanted
Imagine a friend who constantly criticizes themselves after a mistake. You’d likely offer them supportive words, reminding them that everyone makes mistakes and that it’s okay to be imperfect. It’s easy to show them kindness and understanding, right? Now, what
Awaking in my tiny New York apartment, I find myself waiting for my third roommate to vacate the bathroom so I can quickly prepare for the day and catch the next train. As I brush my teeth, I notice a
I’m sure I, and many others, have encountered these so-called “friends.” I’m quite familiar with Ms. Perfectionism and her relentless “musts” and “shoulds,” her brother Catastrophizing with his alarming “ifs” and “thens,” and a host of other beliefs that push
It is human nature to compare ourselves to those around us. We often find ourselves measuring our worth against others. We may believe that X is funnier than us, Y is smarter than us, or Z is more successful than
Anxiety is so easy. All one has to do is stop for a moment and just ponder about potential situations, and anxiety is right there to help out. It is so easy to think about everything that could go wrong
Have you ever heard the statement, “I don’t believe in therapy”?