by Megan Sy, M.S. In REBT, the language we choose matters significantly. For instance, the difference between a demand and a preference can be viewed simply as a difference in semantics (I should vs. I prefer). Yet this shift in thinking often
by Rosina Pzena, M.S. Something we often distresses ourselves about – whether we become angry, depressed, or another unhealthy negative emotion – is when other people point out one of our flaws, even when they are being 100% accurate. Most
by Johna Hansen, LCSW There is a scene in the movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” where Indiana Jones is hanging from a cliff being held only by his father’s hand. On a ledge, just a few feet away
by Raymond Moody, M.A. I know I am loud and I am no stranger to the use of profanity. I am often reminded of my choice of words when I visit my family and friends who have children at the
by Megan Sy, M.S. In the past several years, mindfulness-based interventions have received plenty of support in terms of their efficacy in decreasing negative emotions. Aspects of mindfulness may blend well with REBT theory and practice. For children, it may
by Rosina Pzena, M.S. I am writing this blog immediately after having a confrontation at my graduate assistantship. I work in the disability services office, and exams get dropped off here for students who have testing accommodations. Someone just brought
by Carly Mayer, M.S. We are all imperfect since we all have flaws and can benefit from improvements. There is no single version of perfect and thus, none of us are. So how come so many people are striving for
by Raymond Moody, M.A. Do you ever get phone calls from an unknown number and cringe because you know it is probably a person on the other line trying to sell you some exclusive vacation deal? I get those calls
by Johna Hansen, L.C.S.W. I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date! No time to say “hello”, “goodbye”! I’m late! I’m late! I’m late! Do you know these lyrics from the song in Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” sung by
by Amanda Rosinski, M.A. Recently, I’ve been watching a series on Netflix that features a young boy who has been diagnosed with autism. The series describes many of the challenges that parents who have children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders