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Non-Dogmatic Preferences
[DISCLAIMER] I grew up hearing derivatives of the phrase, “Opinions are like assholes – everybody’s got one, they all stink, and...
Deric Hollings
Jul 7, 20243 min read
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Addressing Misconceptions with Clients
[DISCLAIMER] When I first learned about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in graduate school for counseling, between 2009 and...
Deric Hollings
Jul 6, 20245 min read
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Environmental Change
[DISCLAIMER] Photo credit, fair use What are your thoughts on environmental change? Is alteration of one’s environment something within...
Deric Hollings
Jul 2, 20245 min read
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What You Resist Usually Persists
[DISCLAIMER] Long before learning about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), when beginning the practice of life coaching in...
Deric Hollings
Jul 1, 20244 min read
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iB and Therapy
[DISCLAIMER] My clinical practice of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is conducted strictly via teletherapy. Psychotherapeutic...
Deric Hollings
Jun 28, 20244 min read
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Obstacles to Change
[DISCLAIMER] When attending recruit training (boot camp) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California in 1996, I was required to...
Deric Hollings
Jun 25, 20243 min read
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Stay Better
[DISCLAIMER] One of the main objectives for practice of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is to help people get better and not...
Deric Hollings
Jun 24, 20244 min read
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Assessing the Bases of Improvement
[DISCLAIMER] Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a form of cognitive behavior therapy, uses a scientific approach to psychotherapy....
Deric Hollings
Jun 19, 20245 min read
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Regular Exercise
[DISCLAIMER] Since adolescence, and for the most part, I’ve participated in regular physical exercise. Even when not knowing how to...
Deric Hollings
Jun 16, 20245 min read
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Keep It Fresh
[DISCLAIMER] I imagine that some people may find techniques of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) somewhat monotonous after...
Deric Hollings
Jun 15, 20243 min read
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Change Feels Strange
[DISCLAIMER] One thing I appreciate about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is that practitioners aren’t rigidly required to agree...
Deric Hollings
Jun 13, 20245 min read
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Core Irrational Beliefs
[DISCLAIMER] When practicing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with clients, I assist with identifying and challenging core...
Deric Hollings
Jun 12, 20246 min read
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Generalized Learning
[DISCLAIMER] I use psychoeducational instruction when teaching clients about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). For instance, I...
Deric Hollings
Jun 10, 20243 min read
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Self-Help
[DISCLAIMER] Suppose you’ve decided to competitively run for your first marathon. How might you approach the training required to perform...
Deric Hollings
Jun 5, 20246 min read
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Daily Self-Care
[DISCLAIMER] Having awoken earlier than expected, I was lethargic this morning. Although I could’ve remained in bed and adjusted today’s...
Deric Hollings
Jun 3, 20245 min read
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Intellectual vs. Emotional Insight
[DISCLAIMER] Generally speaking, insight may be defined as deep understanding of a person, thing, or event. For instance, careful...
Deric Hollings
May 27, 20243 min read
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No Need for Approval
[DISCLAIMER] Admittedly, not all people will appreciate my approach to care for mental, emotional, and behavioral health (collectively...
Deric Hollings
May 26, 20244 min read
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Imagery
[DISCLAIMER] Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a psychotherapeutic modality that utilizes two main techniques to reduce...
Deric Hollings
May 24, 20245 min read
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Red Light, Green Light
[DISCLAIMER] There was a game I enjoyed playing in childhood called “Red Light, Green Light.” Describing gameplay, one source states: · ...
Deric Hollings
May 20, 20244 min read
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Rationale for Homework
[DISCLAIMER] During an initial consultation with prospective Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) clients, I discuss use of homework...
Deric Hollings
May 19, 20247 min read
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