Ellis & REBT

Question 1

Albert Ellis

Answer 1

trained as a psychoanalyst

-much more confrontational and directive

Question 2

Assumptions

Answer 2

People have the potential for rational or irrational thinking
People condition themselves to be unhappy
If you want to be happy, change your mind

Question 3

The Model

ABCDE

Answer 3

Activating Event
Belief (system)
Consequence (emotional & Behavior)
Disputation of beliefs (irrational beliefs)
Effect (Keep of modify beliefs)
People will likely talk about A or C

Question 4

Goals

Answer 4

Reduce self blaming
minimize emotional upsets
minimize self-defeating behaviors

Question 5

Helper Role

Answer 5

listen for shoulds, oughts, and musts
actively teach ABCDE model
detect and dispute irrational thinking
be directive

Question 6

Pros to REBT

Answer 6

emphasize responsibility for own misery
focus on thinking
action oriented
ABC model

Question 7

Cons to REBT

Answer 7

ignores client history
less emphasis on relationship
clients can be intimidated