Behavioral Theory : Rebt ( Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy )

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 Behavioural Therapy (also known by its abbreviation CBT) was primarily developed through an integration of behavior therapy (first popularized by Edward Thorndike) with cognitive therapy (developed by Aaron Beck and Albert Ellis). The first discrete, intentionally therapeutic approach to CBT to be developed was Rational Emotive Therapy (RET), which was originated by Albert Ellis, Ph.D. in the mid-1950's. Ellis developed his approach in reaction to his disliking of the in-efficient and in-directive nature of Psychoanalysis. The philosophic origins of RET go back to the Stoic philosophers, including Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. While rooted in rather different

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

One of the greatest appeals to behavior therapy is its efficacy in treating a wide array of disorders and its innovative applications outside of individual psychotherapy. In the past century, behavior therapy has made increasingly effective and creative therapies to treat patients with maladaptive behaviors which were previously, in some cases, untreatable. With such developments, patients were able to not only treat pathologies, but also improve functioning in a variety of aspects of their lives as well as the lives of those close to them. Amongst the most widely implemented treatments in behavior therapy are token economies, contingency contracts, and behavioral parent training. These therapies proved to be greatly useful when they were

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

The therapist has worked at creating a strong connection of trust and empathy with the client which is at the core of positive therapeutic outcomes within Person-Centered Therapy. Furthermore, the two have come to a firmer understanding of the past events which heavily influence the client’s current attitudes and behaviors which lays the foundation for Rational-Emotive-Behavioral Therapy. One of the primary events which impact the client’s current state lies in the emotional and verbal abuse he reports experiencing from his immediate family. The client recalls being the “shield” for his other siblings. He spoke at length about how frustrated his parents would get, but they felt they couldn’t take out their anger on the other siblings. So, the

I would try to use the Cognitive Behavioral Approach, especially focus on using the Rational Emotional Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Therapy (CT) to help the client. I would briefly describe the background of the case, which include the counseling setting and the social nature. I would talk about the assessment of the case, including the problem of the client and the need of the changing part of the client. Then, I would focus on the goal setting of the counselling process and the invention plan. Finally, I would talk about the insight on the professional counselling practice and the

Aaron Beck’s research on depression resulted in the development of an approach known as cognitive therapy. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) was being developed at the same time as REBT, however both the approaches function independently. The commonality REBT and CBT is that both are action oriented, directive and time- limited approaches that requires the client explicit identification of problems and situations. There were important underlying reason for the development of CBT is a need for phenomenological approach in psychology. That is, an approach that emphasises on the individual’s view of the self in relation the external world influences his/ her behaviour (Nelson – Jones, 2011).

January 1955, Albert Ellis first started to do Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). REBT was the first of the cognitive behaviour therapies and since then the field of therapy has since changed enormously as a result of Ellis’s cognitive behaviour theory (Shaughnessy & Mahan, 2001). As one of the first cognitive theories, this paper will look at the overview of the approach, which includes the concepts, principles, and practices. The REBT’s therapeutic goals, process and the theory’s applications. What advantages and limitations this theory has and what ethical issues it may bring with todays society. What new theoretical or research developments that is now occurring as a result from rational emotive behaviour therapy and if this particular

Corey (2009) defined REBT as, “the active, directive, time-limited, present-centred, structural approach used to treat various disorders such as depression, anxiety and phobias”. In general, REBT can be defined as a theory that renders the role of cognitions, emotions and behaviour as

Rational emotive behavior therapy argues that a defining characteristic of humans is that we have desires. We want certain things to happen and other things not to happen. However, we also a have a strong tendency to transform these desires into absolute musts. When we hold rigid beliefs of this nature, we disturb ourselves. Thus, in REBT, rigidity is seen as being at the core of psychologically disturbed responses to adversity (Neenan & Dryden, 2010).

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 moved 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 following paper will look at the differences and similarities in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy as well as Reality Therapy. The paper will thoroughly address the theoretical assumptions of each approach the appropriate setting and population for each approach as well as the therapeutic techniques. The efficacy of each approach will also be explored. Additionally, the paper will explore who each approach accounts for or reflects the common factors that are said to be associated with therapeutic efficacy. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)is an action-oriented approach to managing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disturbances. REBT was first introduced by Albert Ellis in 1995 as the pioneering form of Cognitive Behavior

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