Shonda Lackey, Ph.D. Independence Day was this past weekend. It’s a holiday that often involves barbeques, the beach, and fireworks. Many people also pay honor to our veterans and active duty service members. It’s a time to reflect on what
Dan Prendergast, M.A. Because people usually don’t seek out a therapist when times are good, we don’t frequently talk about using REBT principles in the context of successes and victories. However, just because a person’s situation is favorable does not
Shonda Lackey, Ph.D. One of the most powerful and unique aspects of REBT is, perhaps, the differentiation between negative emotions and unhealthy negative emotions. The typical practitioner of REBT does not expect you to feel happy when you experience an
By James C. Strickland, Ph.D. The phrase, “I can’t stand it,” is usually the lamentation of someone experiencing low frustration tolerance (LFT) that can and does lead to dysfunction. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) provides us with the help to
By Kristen Tobias, M.A. Frustration tolerance refers to the ability to withstand difficult or vexing situations/events. Some may have High Frustration Tolerance (HFT) wherein they withstand annoying, even highly annoying, circumstances without getting disturbed (i.e., angry, anxious, depressed, or another
By Dan Prendergast, M.A. Most people would agree that thinking positively is usually related to feeling good, and that feeling good is preferable. However, most of the time I have heard advice to “think positive” or “be positive,” especially from
By Kristen Tobias, M.A. The benefits of exercise are enormous. Exercise promotes cardiovascular health, cognitive functioning, mental health, and of course, can lead to a more toned physical appearance or desired weight. So, why then is it so hard, for
By Brooke Guttenberg, M.S. Everyday we are asked to make choices. In fact, we find ourselves making choices many times throughout the day. Some of these choices may be as simple as what to eat for breakfast. Although, more often
By Shonda Lackey, Ph.D. Last week while browsing a social media forum, I came across a cartoon by Mort Gerberg that had been published in The New Yorker. The cartoon depicts a therapy office located on tree branches. The main
By Candice Siu, Ph.D. It is incredibly easy to fall into the habit of taking things for granted, from clean running water, free education, to the luxury of the internet. It is even easier to go down the slippery slope