Send in a question or comment via text.Want to know more about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and how it might be applied in your situation? Join us this week for insights from the world-renowned therapist Dr. Debbie Joffe-Ellis as she guides us through the origins, core concepts, and application of REBT. Discover how this pioneering cognitive behavioral approach can help you reshape your perceptions and beliefs, offering a path to recovery from anxiety disorders like panic disorder, agoraphobia, OCD, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). With Dr. Debbie’s expert guidance, we explore how understanding that our beliefs—not circumstances—drive our emotions can lead to profound personal change.By challenging rigid language and embracing mindful word choices, you can create a more flexible mindset. Alongside parallels to philosophical wisdom from Stoicism and Taoism, we humorously address the challenges of relapse and persistence, offering practical strategies for maintaining progress.Taking control of your emotional well-being starts with self-compassion and acceptance. We're looking crucial role of managing secondary emotions and practicing unconditional self-acceptance, while acknowledging the role that medication may play for some individuals. Dr. Debbie inspires us to be kinder to ourselves, akin to the compassion we extend to others. For more on REBT and Dr. Debbie Joffe-Ellis:https://debbiejoffeellis.com/For full show notes on this episode:https://theanxioustruth.com/306Support The Anxious Truth: If you find the podcast helpful and want to support my work, you can buy me a coffee. Other ways to support my work like buying a book or signing up for a low cost workshop can be found on my website. None of this is never required, but always appreciated! Interested in doing therapy with me? For more information on working with me directly to overcome your anxiety, follow this link.Disclaimer: The Anxious Truth is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to The Anxious Truth does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the host or guests of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.

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