ABC Model Of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy

Beck (1995) writes how cognitive therapy is based on the cognitive model. This is how an individual’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors play into their interpretation of events. The way people emotionally react and respond to a situation is based on how they interpret a situation rather than the situation itself. The initial reaction thoughts are called automatic thoughts. These thoughts stem from beliefs. They are situation specific and are considered

Once these profiles have been formulated, therapist and client engage in a collaborative, empirical process to test out these thoughts and beliefs and their accompanying emotions and behaviours to promote enduring therapeutic change’ (Wills, 2006, p11). In other works, Cognitive Therapy aims to help the client overcome difficulties by identifying and changing dysfunctional/distorted thinking, behaviour and emotional responses. This involves developing skills to change beliefs and behaviour, recognise distorted thinking and to relate to others in different ways. (McGuire 2000). Beck’s work was strongly influenced by Ellis’ Rational Emotive Therapy (later known as Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy). The philosophic origins of Ellis’ therapy go back to the Stoic philosophers (Epictetus & Marcus Aurelius) for example, Epictetus wrote ‘Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them’ (cited in Westbrook et al, 2011, p5)’.

In the three introductory sessions that took place with my client Jean, I practiced Solution-Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy. In this paper I would like to compare Solution-Focused Therapy and Rational Emotive Therapy by talking about both individually. I would also like to talk about the differences in these two therapies. I would also like to share how I used these therapies as the primary techniques in the introductory therapy sessions that I had with my client. I have enjoyed practicing all three types of therapy in my three sessions with Jean, but I felt that these two were the most prominent to reflect upon in this paper. Through our Introduction to Counseling class and our

In it's simplest form, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (or CBT as it will be referred to from here on out), refers to the approach of changing dysfunctional behaviors and thoughts to realistic and healthy ones. CBT encompasses several types of therapy focusing on the impact of an individual's thinking as it relates to expressed behaviors. Such models include rational emotive therapy (RET), rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), behavior therapy (BT), Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT), Schema Focused Therapy, Cognitive therapy (CT). Most recently a few other variations have been linked to CBT such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), and

CBT was first described by Professor Aaron Beck in the early 1950’s (Wilding & Milne, 2008). In contrast with many of the psychological therapy models of the time, CBT was based on the belief that maladaptive thoughts and behaviours arise not from what has happened in our lives, but from how we think about what has happened to us (Taylor, 2006; Newman, 2013). A variety of approaches are considered to fall within the domain of CBT – these include Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (Dryden, 2009), Beck’s CBT approach, and Meichenbaum’s Cognitive Behaviour Modification (Meichenbaum, 1977) These approaches share 3

A major focus will be on the rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), while incorporating other behavioral and cognitive techniques relevant in supporting Jane (Corey, 2005) A cognitive counsellor would facilitate a guided discovery and Socratic dialogue to gather information about past events (Weiten et al., 2009). Therefore, signaling evidence of potential cognitive distortions Jane has learnt and integrated that may have established rigid and unrealistic thoughts patterns. Hence, the goal is to replace these distortions with constructive automatic thoughts and core schemas by obtaining new ways to think and behave (Weiten et al., 2009). A counsellor would help Jane to identify cognitive distortions that contribute to behavioral problems and

I was torn between a few different theories and rational emotive behavior therapy has been the third theory I have been contemplating. This theory is based on the idea that individuals are born with the ability to think rationally or irrationally and “though they have an inborn prosperity towards growth and actualization, human beings can readily sabotage their growth by their unrealistic, illogical, and other types of defeatist thinking” (Capuzzi & Gross, 2011, P. 239). I believe that individuals can sabotage their growth, but I also believe that most individuals are unaware of how their unconscious play a role in the tension that the individual may feel. The A-B-C model and the replacing irrational beliefs with rational alternatives, are two things I have used in the past, but I believe to truly help the client, the counselor must analyze and interpret the client’s unconscious to change the dysfunctional behavior. I was also explored reality / choice and person-centered theory, but felt like I was missing something from the

According to Hayes, emphasis shifted towards exploration of one’s interpretation of the world and interpretation of emotionally relevant situations, and shapes experience. This second generation of developments included rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) developed by Albert Ellis, and Beck and colleagues’ cognitive therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the inspired work of Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck which emphasizes the need for attitudinal change to promote and maintain a behavior modification (Nichols, 2010 p. 167). Ellis believed, people contribute to their own psychological problems, as well as specific symptoms, by the rigid and extreme beliefs they hold about events and situations (Cory 2012, p. 291). CBT is based on an educational model with a scientifically supported assumption that most emotional and behavioral responses are learned. Therefore, the goal of therapy is to assist clients unlearn their unwanted behaviors and to learn new ways of behaving and thinking when he/she is faced with an

REBT believes that people contribute to his or her own psychological problems. According to Cory, the basic assumptions of rational emotive behavior therapy are that cognitions, emotions, and behaviors have a reciprocal cause-and-effect type relationship. Albert Ellis said that the basic framework for REBT is the hypothesis that a persons emotions stem directly from his or her beliefs, which then impact the interpretations made causing the reactions a person has to specific life events (Corey, 2017). The A-B-C framework as described in our textbook is a model that is used primarily to understand a client’s feelings, thoughts, events, and behavior. The A-B-C model is a tool that encompasses five different stages of the process. The existence of an activating event or adversity, or a inference about an event by the individual is the A of the framework (Corey, 2017). The B of the framework is considered to be the individual’s beliefs about the activating event. Thus causing C which is the emotional and behavioral consequences of the individual, this is mainly created by the person’s beliefs (Corey, 2017). After A, B and C then D and E are created to help balance the framework. D basically disputes or challenges the beliefs using three components: detecting, debating and discriminating which are used to dispute the irrational beliefs. Clients are then encouraged to develop an

Requiring no form of an invitation, the challenges that individuals face throughout a lifespan are least likely to receive a warm reception. These obstacles often cause an elevation of emotions and negative modifications to behavior which requires positive and effective decision-making methods in order to overcome. Although trial and error through experience is often summed up by saying “experience is the best teacher” (Speake, 2015), studies over the years reveal positive effects from educating adults on how to make better decisions with the use of skills acquired in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) training. Albert Ellis (1955) designed CBT and REBT methods to help clients become equipped with the acquired CBT and REBT skills so he or she can use a pacified temperament and a clear perceptional view of his or her problematic situation (Ellis, 1955; Albert Ellis Institute, 2014; Leong, 2008). However, with such an effective method for adults to use for conquering obstacles, at what age should these coping methods used in CBT and REBT be introduced to

Moreover, finding different ways of dealing with the negative interpretation of an individual's schema is what Cognitive-behavior therapy strives to do. Many of the ideas of Cognitive-behavior therapy derive form Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy are deemed the early stages and development of Cognitive-behavior therapy, but REBT takes the confrontational route which means that the counselor would tell the client that their schemas are impractical (Henderson, 2016). Cognitive-behavior therapy believes that the relationship between counselor and client is important, therapeutic, and effective for the client's recovery. Moreover, there are three assumptions that Cognitive-behavior therapy goes by; one cognitive activity effects and individuals behavior. Second, cognitive activity can be changed through moderation. Finally, through cognitive change the client can be accomplished by desiring change. The following studies show Cognitive-behavioral therapy in action and its effects on

The current research paper will go into detail about the behavioral theory, REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy). REBT is a form of therapy that helps individuals replace negative thoughts into positive thoughts, this kind of therapy helps the individual acquire the necessary tools to obtain a healthier emotional well-being. Dr. Albert Ellis is the main contributor and founder of REBT and is known as one of the most influential psychotherapist and psychologist in history (Ellis, 1993). This research paper will go into detail about the individual’s behavior in counseling sessions, societal problems, solutions to the societal problem and future research as well as various examples of how REBT can help different individuals in various settings and of any age. The ABC model will also be explained and shown how it can be applied in REBT.

The father of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is Albert Ellis. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1913, New York became Dr. Ellis’ home since his family move there when he was four years old. Ellis struggled with health problems and physical ailments from childhood until his death in 2007. As a child, Ellis survived on his own as his parents were absent. His father was a traveling business person and his mother was emotionally absent (Albert Ellis Institute, 2012). The foundation of REBT developed when a youthful Ellis utilized a philosophy of viewing life to deal with his physical and family issues (Corey, 2013).

The Cognitive Behavioural approach to therapy sees the client-therapist relationship as a collaborative effort to identify disturbances in the client’s cognitive processes and to then transform these processes to create beneficial changes in thought and behaviour (Corey, 2013). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured therapy whereby the therapist may take a direct approach in collaborating with the client to set goals and create a therapeutic agenda (Josefowitz & Myran, 2005). Cognitive Behaviour Therapy makes use of an array of interventions which promote skills within the client to facilitate self-directed change (Josefowitz & Myran, 2005). Rational Emotive Behaviour