CBT And Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) foundation says that the way people make assumptions about themselves and the world around them influences their emotions and behavior. (McLeod, 2008) Sometimes these assumptions may impact people negatively because they are not rational ways to view aspects of life. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of what REBT is, its obstacles, how to deal with those obstacles, and the effectiveness of this therapy.

Many veterans experience scenes on the battlefield that no one should see, and they live with it the rest of their life. Some seek help from family members or try to cope with it. It is a dangerous struggle for these veterans and they need help. There are different ways to help with PTSD, but the most effective treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is the most effective treatment option for veterans because it focuses on committing the mind on present day and future events, relieves the mind of the traumatic events, and has been proven to help with a variety of mental illnesses.

field of social work practice is built upon theories, models, and perspectives that are utilized when intervening with clients. Together and separately, each work towards understanding the client paradigm so that the social worker is able to effectively intervene and assist the client in achieving their goals. In review of Elizabeth’s assessment, the models of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychotherapy will be reviewed in detail to determine which is best to be applied to her presenting clinical symptoms.

Research in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has had recent success in effectively making CBT one of the most—if not the most—empirically supported psychotherapy (Spiegler, 2010). The more research in CBT, the more effective and understood the therapies are. Without a thorough understanding of how and why therapies work, it can be difficult to know which therapy would be most effective with a given patient. Additionally, the success of new innovations in third generation psychotherapies, such as acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, is greatly attributed to research in CBT. Also, there is a growing amount of research of various minimally supported treatments within CBT

Claustrophobia- an abnormal fear of being in enclosed or narrow spaces. Have you ever had an MRI and felt anxious or claustrophobic from being in a enclosed space for too long or your getting ready to have an exam and you hear all the negative comments about it? Well, there may be some helpful tips that could help calm your nerves and not fell so stressed for an exam. Recent development from Doctors, Psychologists, therapy scientists and Radiologists have tested some techniques to relieving stress and anxiety during an MRI procedure. They even tried them all out on theirselves and it worked. However, it is widely accepted that there are no ways to completely prevent claustrophobia. (Two Views, 2016.)

First and foremost, what is cognitive behavioral therapy? The Mayo Clinic website defines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a common type of psychotherapy, talk therapy, wherein the individual seeking therapy works with a mental health counselor in a structured way for a prescribed set of meeting. (web citation) CBT is a goal oriented therapeutic approach which allows the individual in therapy to identify troubling situations or conditions in their life; allows the individual to become aware of their thoughts, emotions, and beliefs about these problems; teaches the individual to identify negative or inaccurate thinking; then finally enables the individual to reshape negative and inaccurate thinking.

Whilst Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is currently the dominant form of psychotherapy, there has recently been an increase in interest in acceptance and mindfulness based approaches within the field of behaviour therapy. This has led to considerable debate over the relative efficacy of each therapy, whether they are more similar or distinct to one another, and the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. These three questions will be considered specifically with respect to the CBT developed by Alfred Beck, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) developed by Hayes and colleagues.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used technique that is practiced in a variety of different fields across the spectrum. Cognitive behavioral therapy is derived from the cognitive behavioral theory. According to Dorflinger (2016), "Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a therapy approach that addresses maladaptive thoughts and behaviors that can negatively impact mood and overall function" (p. 1286). Cognitive behavioral therapy is a mix between cognitive therapy and behavior therapy (Thoma Et al, 2015, p.424). This therapy was introduced by British researchers Aaron T. Beck and his collogues; Ellis and Brenner during the late 1980 's. This magnificent breakthrough gave individuals with psychotic symptoms a new way of overcoming their sickness and thinking, using little to no medication (Radu, 2012, p. 840). Since then, CBT has been transitioned and practiced in many different setting for many different mental health issues. In Radu, (2012) "CBT for Psychosis continues to flourish, and we can expect new, exciting developments by adding new ingredients such as mindfulness" (p. 841).

For this paper, I have interviewed 3 individuals who have their MSW degrees. Items addressed in the interviews reviewed the following: theories/models used in their practice, what makes their work interesting/stimulating, constraints they encounter, their perception on the effectiveness of their practice, professional social work values they demonstrate with their practice, and how they stay current in their practice. First, I will start with an introduction of the MSW social workers I interviewed, and their areas of practice.

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 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

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a commonly practiced integrative therapy that was initially created to treat depression, but has since been used for a variety of mental disorders (Pomerandz, 2014). This form of therapy attempts to change the way people think and the way they act (Myers, 2007). For individuals suffering from GAD, the goal of CBT is to train people to replace their “catastrophizing thinking with more realistic appraisals, and [then] to practice behaviors that are incompatible with their problem” (Myers, 2007). This helps people suffering from GAD to develop skills to help regulate their emotions when the anxiety takes over (Valentine, Bankoff, Poulin, Reidler, & Pantalone, 2015). Patients will develop skills during therapy

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a common practice throughout many countries including Canada, United States, China, Japan, Germany and the Netherlands. However many people do not know what CBT is and how it is used. According to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota it describes Cognitive Behaviour therapy as a form of psychotherapy that with the help of a therapist or psychotherapist, allows you to become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking with the purpose that you can challenge situations in a clear and effective way. Also it is considered a helpful tool in treating mental disorders such as depression or anxiety. Despite success with CBT for many people across the worlds, the same success has not been

This video I selected was Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Jon Carlson and Diane Kjos introduce Dr. Krumboltz and facilitate an enlightening discussion on this approach. The theoretical approach was used to aid therapist in applying their scientific knowledge about human behavior to help client’s solve a problem. At 00:20 in the video, Jon Carlson explains that it’s determined by two underlying beliefs in both a product and a producer in their environment and if a person can change their thoughts with their cognitions or their behavior or actions (Psychotherapy.net., 1997). It’s based on the idea that how we feel (emotion), how we act (behavior) and how we think (cognition) all interact together. Specifically, our thoughts determine our feelings and our behavior (Capuzzi & Gross, 2011).

Rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are both widely accepted forms of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) used today. In order to examine which theory is more effective, the empirical sturdiness, breadth of clinical usefulness, and the underlying views of human beings of each therapy will be evaluated. Corey (2017) discusses Ellis’ theory of REBT, however shows very little data to back it up. REBT is said to help clients distinguish between rational and irrational thought and therefore help them achieve unconditional self-, other-, and life-acceptance (Corey, 2017) but there is no mention of studies in the text to empirically support these claims.