1. Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)

2. View of Human Nature: human beings
have both ___________ and __________________
are ________________ and __________________
have a tendency toward __________and ________
keep ourselves disturbed through ______________
have _____________ to change cognitive, emotive, and behavioral processes

3. Key concepts in REBT
Stresses __________, ____________, _________, and _____________
Assumes that _________, _________, and ________ interact to have a causal effect relationship
Is a highly _______________________ approach
concern ____________ and _______________
Emotions are mainly generated by our ______, ____________, _____________, and __________ to life situations

4. View of Emotional Disturbance
We learn _____________________ from _______________________ during childhood
Teach clients to feel un-depressed even when they are __________ and ______________ by significant others.
___________________  emotional disturbances
Irrational idea  ______________  self-defeating
We have a tendency to make ourselves emotionally disturbed by _______________________________

5. The A-B-C theory of personality

6. Case discussion 1
Tom, a college sophomore, wants to overcome his shyness around women. He does not date and tries his best to keep away himself from women because he is afraid they will reject him. However, he wants to change this pattern.
Using A-B-C-D-E-F to analyze and help Tom

7. Case discussion 2
Mary would like to take a course in creative writing, but she fears that she has no talent. She is afraid of failing, afraid of being told that she is dumb, and afraid of following through with taking the course.
Using A-B-C-D-E-F to analyze and help Mary

8. Case discussion 3
Brent feels that he must win everyone’s approval. He has become a “super nice guy” who goes out of his way to please everyone. Rarely does he assert himself, for fear that he might displease someone who in turn would not like him.
What are Brent’s possible irrational beliefs?
How do you help Brent?
If Brent is Asian American, what cultural components might you take into account?

9. Irrational Ideas
Irrational ideas lead to ___________________________________
Some examples:
“I must have love or approval from all the significant people in my life.”
“I must perform important tasks competently and perfectly.”
“If I don’t get what I want, it’s terrible, and I can’t stand it.”

10. Therapeutic Goals Minimize ____________________________
Decrease ___________________________
Become more _______________________
Acquire unconditional ______________ and unconditional _____________________
Think __________, feel __________, and act more ______________ in achieving the goals of living happily

11. Therapist’s function and Role
Discover clients’ ______________________
Make connection of how ________________ lead to ______________________
Modify clients’ _______________________
Dispute __________________ and substitute ________________________
_____ spending too much time on exploring clients’ ________________

12. The Therapeutic Relationship
The therapeutic relationship is important, but ________________________ is not required.
Therapists show great faith in their clients’ ability to ______________________________.
Therapists ______________ their own _____________to clients

13. Therapeutic techniques--Cognitive methods
Disputing irrational beliefs
Writing cognitive homework
Changing one’s language
Cost-benefit analysis

14. Therapeutic techniques--Emotional Methods
Rational-emotional imagery
Role playing
Shame-attacking exercises
Forceful self-dialogue

15. Therapeutic techniques--Behavioral methods
Activity homework
Reinforcements and penalties
Skill Training

16. Research on REBT More than __________studies
Most research on _____________________
Review of outcome studies:
REBT was more significantly more effective than other therapies or control group in 31 of 47 studies (DiGiuseppe & Miller, 1977) and in 49 of 89 studies (Silverman, McCarthy, & McGovern, 1992).
Research Efforts
Most studies focus only on __________methods

17. Summary and Evaluation: contributions
focus on how we ____________ and _________________ events
put insight into _________________
teach clients how to be ______________________________

18. Summary and Evaluation: Limitations
too ______________________
ignoring the _________________
________________ imbalance (teacher-student)