Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Flashcards
REBT was developed by…
Albert Ellis
Based on belief that…
people have control over their feelings and emotions. By thinking logically and rationally, people can be happy and live successful lives. Irrational ideas lead to self-defeating behaviors
ABC(DE) model
A is the actual event and the client’s immediate interpretation of the event, B is the belief about the event, and C is the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral consequence of the beliefs. D is disputing intervention (affects belief), E is effective philosophy
Role of therapist
help client to identify what irrational and illogical beliefs are and teaches how to change these beliefs to rational, logical thoughts
Behavior changes as a result of…
thinking, evaluating, analyzing, questioning, doing, practicing, and redeciding
Focus on…
thinking rather than identifying and expressing feelings
Goal is…
to change the way people think
Highly directive approach
telling client what to do in order to be happy, encourage client through confrontation and encounter to act and think accordingly
Best for clients
who can self-explore, use a scientific approach, and are comfortable working with a directive therapist that will challenge them and take an active role
