Category Archives: Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D.

by Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D. It’s almost 9 pm as I sit at my computer this evening. I am writing from a hotel room in Honduras, here to conduct a training on behalf of the Albert Ellis Institute. I am … Continue reading →

by Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D. So many songs have been written about this. So many clichés are out there about this. Yet until it happens to you, my guess is that we do what most do- ignore the concept. I … Continue reading →

by Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D. I would say that it’s inevitable that at some point in your life, you will be in a situation that requires a difficult decision. You choose “a” over “b”, not necessarily because “a” is positive, … Continue reading →

by Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D. Whoever said life is fair? Whoever said each person has a quota of hassle and grief? I’d seriously like to meet that person and smack them in the face. Over the past few weeks, a … Continue reading →

by Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D. Let’s face it. Bad things happen to good people all the time. On a purely human, emotional level, devoid of logic, we want to believe that people who do good to others and for the … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

by Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D. I have to say, the Royal Wedding was spectacular. I was almost late for a training I had to give on Long Island because I got caught up watching it. Despite the beauty of the … Continue reading →

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 →

by Kristene A. Doyle, Ph.D. Dogmatism has been defined as the unfounded positiveness in matters of opinion; arrogant assertion of opinions as truths. Throughout history, and certainly in more recent times, we have example after example of dogmatic belief(s) resulting … Continue reading →