Discussion 1 Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Briefly describe the article you read by Albert Ellis:

• How is REBT different from psychoanalytic therapy?
• How is REBT different from client-centered therapy?
• How did you like his writing?
• How did the article enhance your understanding of his theory?

Discussion Post 2 Practicing REBT

Using the same helper from last week, or a new helper, conduct a new hypothetical therapy session using the ABCs of REBT. Have the client describe something that happened to them that resulted in some negative feelings. As the therapist, build on the therapeutic listening skills you practiced in the last unit by asking your client questions now to:

• Clarify the event and their feelings and to elicit their beliefs about the event.
• Help them figure out what is irrational about their beliefs and how that is a cause of their negative feelings or behavioral consequence.
• Help them develop more rational beliefs leading to more positive feelings or behavioral consequences.

Describe your mock counseling session. Explain the “client’s” concern by applying the ABC model. Identify the (a) activating event, (b) belief about the event, and so forth. How effective were you at helping your client discover irrational beliefs and replace them 

with more rational ones?

 

 

Each discussion must be answered under it own heading and it can be 250 words per discussion.