by Kristen Tobias, M.A. I’d like to re-tell a biographical story about Dr. Ellis. It starts in the Bronx Botanical Gardens… During his early adolescence, Dr. Ellis spent much time reading books in this beautiful outdoor space. Sitting alone on
by Shannon O’Neill, M.A. In today’s world, people are often unsatisfied with their present circumstances. We frequently wish we were somewhere else doing something different. No matter the domain, I personally find that I desire more than what I have.
by William Taboas, MA Here in New York, the weather has been unpredictable. Yes, winters are cold, but the unpredictability of recurrent impending snow storms has thrown the city into a loop at every occasion. City dwellers, like me, are not
Brooke Guttenberg, M.S. I never realized how many psychics and mind readers there are in New York City. I’m not talking about the advertisements you see while walking down the street for palm readings, but I’m referring to the people
by Jennifer Shindman, M.S. All of the water in the world cannot sink a ship, unless it gets inside. In other words, people around us behave in all sorts of ways and may even treat us poorly, but we are
by Kristen Tobias, M.A. The adage “Time Heals all Wounds” is commonly cited. Does time actually heal all wounds? Probably not, some wounds are so profound that they will be felt for a lifetime. But there does seem to be
By Shannon O’Neill, M.A. Emotions can be uncomfortable, so much to the point of avoidance. Some may choose to suppress feelings and/or avoid situations, believing the emotion is inevitably linked to an unpleasant past event. As an individual begins to
by Brooke Guttenberg, M.S. The other day I was sitting down with a friend to catch-up, and within minutes I realized her intentions. Her eyes were laser focused, her tone of voice was higher than usual, and her speech was
by Kristen Tobias, M.A. The goal of REBT, and other forms of CBT, is to facilitate an emotional shift. This goal is largely accomplished by causing a transformation in the way that individuals think, which is achieved by dialogue between
by Shannon O’Neill, MA What is your biggest concern at the present moment? Finances? Health? Relationships? Regardless of the topic, I can safely assume 100% certainty is nonexistent. Therefore, if control is truly limited, why do we choose to obsess