Why Must We Be Happy? Part 2
Deniz Sidali, M.A. This blog is a continuation on the theme of happiness and the sense of urgency that one needs to be happy at all times. This blog is not intended to discourage readers from striving towards a state
101 Years!
Tomorrow marks the 101st birthday of our founder, Dr. Albert Ellis. Please enjoy a video that was shown one year ago at his 100th birthday memorial celebration at the Albert Ellis Institute.
Play the Whole Tape
Shannon O’Neill, M.A. Many clients seek therapy because their behaviors are creating trouble within their lives. Whether it is an argument that transforms into a shouting match, a few potato chips that progress to a whole bag, or one drink
The Walking Challenge
Jennifer Shindman, M.S. Here is your challenge, should you choose to accept it. Take any activity you do every day without much thought, like riding the train, driving or walking home from work, or even walking your dog. I challenge
Friday Night Live (FNL)!
Kristen Tobias, M.A. Historical Background Albert Ellis was a huge proponent of the use of multimodal techniques to overcome emotional disturbance. As such, he was a prolific creator of bibliotherapy, audiotherapy, and other self-help material, in addition to providing countless
Shifting Away From Neutral
Brooke Guttenberg, M.S. How are you feeling today? Happy, sad, angry, guilty, neutral? This last option is an interesting choice. Many times, individuals enter therapy presenting with an emotional disturbance, seeking therapy to address concerns about their current emotional state.
Rational versus Irrational Anger - Part 1: Irrational Anger
William R. Taboas, M.A. This blog entry is part one of a two part series discussing the nature of irrational anger and its beliefs, and how irrational anger contrasts to the rational use of anger as an emotion. Anger is
Why Must We Be Happy?
Deniz Sidali, M.A. As a first generation child of European immigrants, I have always been perplexed by the constant almost obsessive quest by Americans to be happy. Almost all American movies must have a happy ending. It isn’t a coincidence that
In Memory of Dr. Antony Kidman
It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we have learned that Dr. Tony Kidman has passed away. Tony was a great scholar with a sharp mind and always had great insights into the human condition. He was
Unconditional Life-Acceptance: by, Shannon O’Neill, M.A.
This entry will be the last of my three-part series specific to acceptance. So far, we have discussed the acceptance of oneself and the acceptance of others. The last form of acceptance is known as Unconditional-Life Acceptance (ULA). In today’s