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author Bryan E. Robinson

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Bryan E. Robinson

Author and Psychotherapist

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self oppression
February 24, 2019

Do You “Musturbate” or “Should” on Yourself?

Musturbation was coined by the late Albert Ellis, who developed REBT.

If you suffer from this malady, you have a relentless voice that lives in your brain, ruling your mind and life, bludgeoning you with oppressive words such as must, should, ought, and have to: “I must win that contract”; “I have to get that promotion”; “I should be a better person”; “People must do as I say”; “Others must see my point of view”; “I should have done better on that project”; “Life must be easier than this.”

Read my full post on Psychology Today’s website.

Upcoming Events

  • Sep 08, 202312:00pm - 4:00pm
    Resiliency 2023

    Dr. Robinson co-hosts this four hour live international broadcast to over 100 countries and six of the seven continents. Over 30 celebrities, politicians and psychologists offer their expertise on how to remain resilient in these turbulent times.

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    Keynote Address at the NC Society for Human Resource Management Conference
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News

  • Bryan was interviewed on NPR’s Morning Edition

    May 10, 2023

    On May 8, 2023, Bryan was interviewed on Morning Edition by A Martínez about his book Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World. Listen to the audio on the NPR’s website.

  • I Am NOT Okay Video Series

    April 12, 2023

    Bryan participated in the 13 part video series “I Am NOT Okay.”, which feature raw conversations about mental wellness, addiction, and anxiety with industry leaders from sports, media, the arts, healthcare and business.
    Watch the video on the Human Strong website.

  • Bryan Robinson spoke to the Ukrainian people through Voice of America

    March 6, 2023

    Dr. Robinson talked about vicarious trauma and how the war can traumatize not only those on the front lines but those watching too much of the horror on media.
    Listen on Voice of America.

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