In Part One, we looked at what RFT is not, and we discussed one of the cognitive shortcuts that separates us from non-verbal critters. This time, we will look at one of the ways in which humans make sense of the world, according to RFT. But that's not all! We’ll examine family relations and anxiety – not that there is any connection. Short version of this entry: language is a two-edged sword.

It took some planning, but I managed to visit China during the worst weather in decades. Amazingly, we avoided the travel riots, though I did see an airport scuffle. Angry cursing sounds the same in any language. Nothing psychology related this week, just some eye candy from an awesome country. I learned that the universal language is not love, mathematics, or rock and roll. It’s funky snacks. Next time, we’ll finish up relational frame theory. It will be painless, or I will refund your money. (I won’t refund time. That’s my policy.)