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I CAN
Describe the goal of CBT
Explain REBT and the ABC’s
Determine which disorders would be best treated with CBT
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2. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Synthesis
A form of psychotherapy that combines the techniques of cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy .
Seeks to help the client develop a sense of self-efficacy
(The belief that one is capable of performing in a certain manner to attain certain goals. )
The MOST popular type of CBT is known as REBT: Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

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REBT
Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy Based on the idea that irrational thoughts and behaviors are the cause of mental disorders.
Proposed by Albert Ellis
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5. The ABC’s of REBT A = Activating Event/Adversity
What do you think happened?
What would a camera see?
B = Beliefs about Activating Event
What did you tell yourself?
C = Consequences
How did you act?
How did you feel?
While it may seem odd at the beginning, you want to start somewhat backwards.  Start with the (C).

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Ellis’ REBT provides 12 irrational thoughts and their rational counterparts
Irrational Thoughts
Rational Thoughts
We should be thoroughly competent, intelligent, and achieving in all possible respects
It is a dire necessity for adults to be loved by significant others for almost everything they do, everyday.
We must have certain and perfect control over things
If something is or may be dangerous or fearsome we should be terribly upset and endlessly obsess about it
No one can be perfect.
It is not possible for everyone to love and approve of us
No matter how evil an act, there are reasons for it.
You can't change the past but you can learn from it
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Active Listener
Someone who gives the speaker feedback (nodding, affirmation, paraphrasing, asking question, showing interest…)
This is REQUIRED of a CBT
Not listening at all!
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8. Different Therapeutic techniques are effective for different disorders
Behavior Therapies: specific phobias, bedwetting, autism, alcoholism Cognitive –Behavioral Therapies: chronic pain, anorexia, bulimia, agoraphobia Insight Therapies: relationship/marriage problems Depression is best treated with a variety of therapies
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Mental “First Aid”
If someone asks you for help, keep in mind that serious problems (especially those involving suicide or threats) require immediate professional treatment
Otherwise, your best tools may be…
Listening
Acceptance
Exploring alternatives
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CAN I?
Describe the goal of CBT
Explain REBT and the ABC’s
Determine which disorders would be best treated with CBT
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