Category Archives: Mike Toohey, Ph.D.

by Mike Toohey, M.A. I have been writing REBT blogs for a little under two years now, and the time has come to say goodbye. But with every goodbye comes a hello. Whether it be a hello to a new … Continue reading →

by Mike Toohey, M.A. I have been watching a lot ofI TV lately, and I’m fascinated by the shows that have me guessing whether a character is a “good guy” or “bad guy.” Traditionally, TV shows have had a clear … Continue reading →

by Mike Toohey, Ph.D. A hallmark feature of feeling depressed is having low energy. Just as bears hibernate in the winter to expend as little energy as possible during the times of scarce resources, we go through a depressive “hibernation” … Continue reading →

by Mike Toohey, M.A. The more I live, the more I understand the importance of making moments. When we look at our past, we don’t remember it in its entirety – just certain moments. The important lessons we have learned … Continue reading →

Mike Toohey, M.A. Why don’t we talk about love? I talk about depression, anger, anxiety, guilt, and disgust all the time. I also talk about happiness too – a positive emotion. Yet, why not love? Today’s post is dedicated to … Continue reading →

by Mike Toohey, M.A. This post will be a little difficult for me because it is a personal one, but I will do my best to be as honest as I can. It would be worth putting myself out there … Continue reading →

by Mike Toohey, M.A. I have been noticing a lot of irony within disorders, lately. In order to avoid feeling anxious or depressed we tend to behave in ways that decrease feeling upset temporarily, even though we exacerbate it in … Continue reading →

by Mike Toohey, M.A. The most common criticism of REBT is that it is too harsh – it is overly didactic and that REBT therapists put words in the mouths of their clients. Critics imagine that the client will say, … Continue reading →

by Mike Toohey, M.A. It’s time that we stop kidding ourselves. We know our thoughts are irrational. We know it doesn’t help to think irrationally or to feel anxious/depressed/angry. We’ve talked about it to everyone. We’ve disputed our thoughts into … Continue reading →

by Mike Toohey, M.A. I’m not saying we have no control over our emotions. On the contrary, REBT theory was built on the concept that we can change our emotions by changing our thoughts. Yet, why do we create problems … Continue reading →