Watch Your Language!
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. One day, a professor interrupted his lecture and pulled out a bag of biscuits from his briefcase, mumbling that he was hungry and had to eat something. A kind and considerate professor, he offered some of
Controlling the Uncontrollable
by Megan Sy, M.S. There are a variety of ways through which we trick ourselves into believing that we are exerting control over our circumstances. Demandingness is one of those. Demands are beliefs that include the idea that something or
Stormy Weather
by Rosina Pzena, M.S. I think we have all noticed that the weather has been very unstable lately. Freezing and snowing one day, and then a few days later sunny and 60+ degrees Fahrenheit, then back to cold and rain.
Emotional Accountability
by Carly Mayer, M.S. One of the main foundations of REBT is that we control our own feelings because we make choices that result in these feelings. So, even though society often tells us (and we tell each other) to blame
Inconsistent Weather
by Johna Hansen, L.C.S.W. One day this week it was warm. Another day it was warm, but windy, so it was chilly in the shade, but warm in the sun. It is snowing now. Then, it will be hot in
You Can Only Have One
by Raymond Moody, M.A. Sometimes we are fortunate enough that we have multiple appealing options to choose from. We may look at the dessert menu and see that two of our favorite desserts are listed. We may be invited to
The Three X’s of Being Assertive
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. Many of us tend to get angry when those around us, whether family members, roommates, or coworkers behave in a manner of which we disapprove. Whether it be our kids or spouse not cleaning up sufficiently
Planning Works... Until it Doesn't
by Megan Sy, M.S. Whether they are specific and detailed or vague and approximate, plans orient us toward our goals. Both short-term and long-term planning often serve an adaptive purpose – it helps guide our decisions and actions, for instance.
REBT with Parents
by Rosina Pzena, M.S. I have been working with some parents recently, and so I have been spending some time thinking about how REBT might be able to help parents. From my experience, it seems that many parents have strong
The Gym and The Oreo
by Raymond Moody, M.A. I don’t have a trainer at my gym. I probably should because there are times when I just lack the motivation to work out. My gym does offer me a complimentary fitness evaluation and training session