Monthly Archives: July 2011

Dealing with Debt Anxiety

Posted on July 29, 2011 by admin

by Mike Hickey, Ph.D. When I returned home from work on Monday night, all I wanted to do was relax with a sensible glass of wine and some mindless reality TV. I did not expect to have said reality TV … Continue reading →

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The Recent Events in Norway

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

by Chris Smith, Ph.D. When I think of the incident that recently happened it Norway it brings to mind all of the upsetting events that have happened in the U.S. in the last few years. Thinking about the bombings and … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Addiction

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

by Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D. This past Saturday, the music industry and fans lost someone with great potential. Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London apartment, with speculation of a drug overdose. Whether or not Amy passed away from … Continue reading →

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Thank you to my beloved bloggers

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin

by Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D. This time of year, I typically have mixed feelings. Many of the interns and fellows of the Albert Ellis Institute graduate and move onto other professional areas or other commitments. And most leave an impression. … Continue reading →

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Are Romantic Movies or Songs Contributing to “Irrational Beliefs” about Relationships?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by admin

by Candice Siu, M.A. I will be the first to admit that I love romantic comedies, sappy love ballads, and romance novels. No matter how hackneyed the plot, I wait for the characters to fall in love and shed tears … Continue reading →

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All Hens Make Bad Eggs Once In A While

Posted on July 10, 2011 by admin

by Mike Toohey, M.A. I have been working on a metaphor to teach unconditional self-acceptance (USA) with a few of my clients, and I wanted to finally try it out here. People that emotionally disturb themselves accept themselves conditionally, pending … Continue reading →

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July 4th and Shaking the Sense of Self

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

by Chris Smith, Ph.D. As I watched the brilliant pops of color burst over the horizon in nearly every direction this past Monday, I was reminded of the perfect summer nights of my childhood. Where even above all the bug … Continue reading →

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Planning a Wedding Without Becoming a Bridezilla

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

by Kim Kassay, M.S. Planning a wedding can be difficult. There are many vendors to work with, decisions to be made, budgets to stay within, family members and friends to deal with, and of course you want everything to go … Continue reading →

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A Take-Home Message from My Internship Year at AEI

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

by Haley Elder, M.A. As my internship year at the Albert Ellis Institute draws to a close, this week I decided to use my blog as a forum to discuss one of the keys points I’ve taken away from my … Continue reading →

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