What happened to Matthew Perry? Was it malpractice? Errors and Omissions?

Did he still have core, permission granting beliefs? If so, Why?
AI summary:

“…from Wanberg & Milkman’s emphasis on core beliefs, Beck’s focus on permission‑granting beliefs, Christ’s teaching on the power of belief, and Ellis’s REBT ABC‑DE framework—there’s a strong theoretical and clinical case for making belief identity and change a primary early goal in treatment.
Here’s why this aligns with both addiction science and criminal justice rehabilitation:
🔍 Why Belief Identity Matters First

Beliefs drive behavior
Wanberg & Milkman’s point is foundational: if someone’s core beliefs remain unchanged, any behavioral shift is likely to be temporary.
…If a client still believes “I’m destined to fail” or “I can’t cope without using,” relapse risk remains high.

Permission‑granting beliefs
Beck’s concept refers to the internal justifications that allow harmful behavior (“I deserve a drink…One hit won’t hurt”). These must be identified and dismantled early for R&R prevention.

Identity as a recovery anchor:
Research on addiction recovery shows that changing identities is a turning point. Without this shift, people often remain trapped in shame-based self-perceptions that fuel relapse.
🧠 How REBT’s ABC‑DE Model Fits

Ellis’s ABC‑DE framework gives a practical roadmap:
A – Activating event (trigger)
B – Belief about the event (often distorted or permission‑granting)
C – Consequence (emotional/behavioral outcome)
D – Disputation (challenging the belief)
E – Effective new belief (rational, empowering)
By targeting B first, treatment directly rewires the thought patterns that lead to destructive C outcomes.

In criminal justice and addiction treatment, focusing on belief change early:
Reduces criminogenic thinking (e.g., entitlement) and
builds pro‑social identity before reentry, which is a protective factor against recidivism.

It supports intrinsic motivation—people act in line with who they believe they are.
📈 Practical Treatment Sequence
Stabilization & Safety – Address immediate risks (detox, crisis management)
Belief & Identity Work – Identify and challenge core and permission‑granting beliefs; begin identity reconstruction
Skill Building – Coping, problem‑solving, emotional regulation
Behavioral Practice – Apply new beliefs and skills in real‑world scenarios
Maintenance & Relapse Prevention – Reinforce the new identity and belief system.

✅ Conclusion:
Yes—belief identity and change should be among the first therapeutic goals, after immediate safety and stabilization. Without this shift, later skills training and behavioral interventions rest on a shaky foundation. In both addiction recovery and criminal justice rehabilitation, the transformation of self‑belief is the pivot point from which lasting change grows.”
Thanks,
Best,
Stan
I developed Belief Eye Movement Therapy to help in these areas. Amazon.com