Ellis REBT ABC Model Flashcards
In Ellis’ REBT how is the ABC used?
In Ellis’ REBT the ABC model is used and extended. Irrational beliefs that have been used to interpret events may be identified. The irrational beliefs may then be disputed.
How does the therapist identify the patients irrational thoughts?
A patient may talk about how unlucky or unfair things seem and the therapist might identify this an example of utopianism and challenge these irrational beliefs.
A patient may say…
A patient may say they think no one likes them and they are unlovable because they werent invited to a party (activating event), a therapist will dispute this.
Logically, empirically and pragmatically
Logically- does this make sense? They invited to other events may they didnt have room ; empirically - do you have proof everyone hates you ; lastly pragmatically - how useful is this belief that everyone hates you?
