by William Taboas, M.A. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), originally developed as Rational Therapy and then Rational Emotive Therapy by Dr. Albert Ellis, is widely known for its disputation techniques. Thinking rationally involves evaluating, challenging, and disputing irrational beliefs that
by Brianna Cheney, M.A. Like many people, I often find myself worrying about situations after they happen. As a student, I habitually worried about how I did on exams after taking them and now, as a professional, about how I
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. I had a meeting this past week in what seemed to be a galaxy far, far away. I was looking forward to the meeting itself, but not to the hour and forty-five minute train ride it
by Elissa Habinsky, M.A., M.S. We live in a digital age where we can reach out to friends, colleagues, and family members 24/7. And while this immediate connection via email or text can be beneficial in certain circumstances, it can
by Deniz Sidali, M.A. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, drink egg nog, wrap gifts, light candles, decorate the XMAS tree, and spend quality time with our loved ones. But it’s not all merry all the time. Some people feel
by William Taboas, M.A. It’s the holiday season and the most wonderful time of the year for a lot of us. It’s also a time where there is a lot of planning, traveling, and spending. A time where busy schedules
by Mark Schiffman, M.S. The pursuit of happiness is a cornerstone of the Declaration of Independence and is something that many spend much time, money and effort to try and attain. Happiness, perhaps the prototype of positive emotions, is often
by Brianna Cheney, M.A. For many of us, when we hear a friend, partner or loved one in emotional pain, we want to help them feel better. Our instinctual urge might be to offer practical advice (Have you tried __?
by Elissa Habinsky, M.A., M.S. Have you ever seen parents’ Facebook posts following a long holiday weekend or school vacation? I have. And what I have noticed are two distinct types of posts. The first are those lamenting that the
by Deniz Sidali, M.A. My role as a therapist is to help others to help themselves. However, it may be really difficult to not infuse REBT into our conversation with a friend who is confiding in us or seeking our