REBT Flashcards
Founder of REBT?
Ellis
What is epistemology?
- branch of philosophy that studies nature of knowledge
- rationality dictates that we consider all pertinent evidence before drawing conclusion
What is responsible hedonism?
create short-term & long-term goals that maximize pleasure principle (id)
What is humanism?
- appreciates individuality, creativity, & autonomy of a person
- dysfunction arises when one criticizes oneself & makes comparisons between self & others
What is the function (motivation) of the psyche?
Humans have the innate desire to survive, feel pleasure, & attain self-actualization
What are the two innate (biological) tendencies?
- overwhelming tendency to think & behave irrationally, self-criticize, & self-evaluate
- think rationally & be proactive in disputing irrational beliefs (question your own thinking)
Universal processing system: ABC Model
a= activating event
b=beliefs about event
c=emotional, behavioral, or cognitive consequence based on b
B largely determines what
C
D=
disputation
E=
new effect
The ______ is responsible for perceiving, interpreting, & believing in a uniquely person way.
individual
Be able to describe a healthy person:
rational, pragmatic, logical, reality based; flexible; willing to learn from mistakes; accepts responsibility of free will; own experience is highest authority
What makes an unhealthy person?
irrational; core maladjustment is seen to rest with the belief system; person continues to reindoctrinate self with irrational beliefs the person was taught to believe
Core irrational beliefs interfere with what?
goal achievement & satisfaction in & with life
What are the core irrational beliefs?
demands-about self, others, & the world
awfulizing-rigid & intense consequences
low frustration tolerance-demand life be less frustrating
depreciating-acts as if one mistake or short-coming is a legitimate assessment for overall functions
Not all negative ______ are irrational & not all positive _____ are rational.
emotions; emotions
How people change their feelings & actions?
by changing their BELIEFS & THINKING
What is the client’s role in therapy?
- be interactive & cooperative, motivated to learn REBT philosophy
- open to exploring belief system
- responsibilities
- definition of irrational: illogical, inconsistent with reality
What is the counselors role in therapy?
- Warmth is NOT necessary & even undesirable-may create too much dependence on therapist
- dispute & reject irrational emotions
- focus on the present; no lengthy histories
- moves quickly
- be aware of own irrational beliefs
Beginning stage of therapy?
- build rapport & teach REBT basics
- need good working relationship to make progress: setting parameters, set goals collaboratively, encourage discussion of issues
- counselor disputes
Middle stage of therapy?
- client utilizes ABC model to dispute irrational beliefs
- watch for CORE irrational beliefs bc they have more of a lasting impact
Techniques:
- cognitive-rational self statements (have client create list), become REBT teacher, semantic precision
- emotive: imagery (2days, 2 weeks, 2 yrs.), humor, shame-attacking (ex: phoebe running on friends)
- behavioral: hw, in vivo desensitization, & flooding
Ending stage of therapy?
resolution of presenting problems & client demonstrates ability to dispute irrational beliefs
What are the environmental influences?
parents, teachers, relatives, coaches, media, radio, TV, books, internet, socioeconomic status, politics, etc.
Individuals are uniquely responsible for what?
perceiving, interpreting, & believing in their own way
What are secondary disturbances?
fear of fear, anxiety about anxiety, hopeless about depression, worry about insomnia
