Monthly Archives: February 2011

Only Kindness Matters

Posted on February 28, 2011 by admin

by Chris Smith, Ph.D. What’s your favorite color? What do you do? Do you live around here? Which do you prefer, cats or dogs? We ask people these questions at parties or social gatherings in an attempt to “get to … Continue reading →

Kick your boss out of bed and get some sleep!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by admin

by Kim Kassay, M.S. Did I send that email? What did he mean by that? What if she doesn’t like my report? How could I have said that differently? What more could I have done? What time is that appointment … Continue reading →

Guilt: The Gateway Emotion to Obsession and Denial

Posted on February 23, 2011 by admin

by Haley Elder, M.A. Imagine you have harshly reprimanded your mother for requesting too many details about your life, betrayed your best friend by telling her boyfriend something that you promised not to, or put false information on a resume … Continue reading →

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Burden of Responsibility

Posted on February 16, 2011 by admin

by James Strickland, Ph.D. This blog is for you therapists out there! As therapists we are in the business of change. We help facilitate changes in beliefs, feelings, and behaviors. So who is ultimately responsible for the change? Is it … Continue reading →

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Oh No! It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m Single…

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

by Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D. If I see one more “Every Kiss Begins with Kay” jewelry commercial for Valentine’s Day I’m going to scream. I guess it could be worse- it could be Saturday and I’d be forced to see … Continue reading →

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Disagreement on the Agenda

Posted on February 11, 2011 by admin

by Amy Horowitz, M.S. While first receiving training in REBT, one of the most attractive features of the therapy philosophy was the focus of the client directing both session agendas and therapy goals. While REBT therapists have the training and … Continue reading →

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Beating the Winter Blues

Posted on February 10, 2011 by admin

by Candice Siu, M.A. Tired of the weekly snow storms, biting wind, limited daylight hours, delayed trains, grey slushy streets, and cranky people? I sure feel that way. Every time I watch a commercial about escaping to the Caribbean, I … Continue reading →

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What doesn’t kill you will make you very weak: Getting over your LFT

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin

by Mike Toohey, M.A. If REBT has taught me anything, it is that we are not as fragile as we think. We have inherited cautious traits because those without the caution genes died off; however, much of our caution has … Continue reading →

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Giving and Taking

Posted on February 4, 2011 by admin

by Chris Smith, Ph.D. Generosity was a virtue most prized among the Vikings. Some of the earliest writings from the west are poems extolling the generosity and hospitality of various kings and heroes. Certainly, a “generous host” is still a … Continue reading →

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Appreciating Life’s Simple Pleasures

Posted on February 3, 2011 by admin

by Kim Kassay, M.S. It only takes a moment to stop, notice something special, appreciate that it existed, and move on with your day. Doesn’t sound hard, does it? It is certainly not very difficult at all, but unfortunately many … Continue reading →