Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), providing definitions for important vocabulary associated with this therapeutic approach.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

The first cognitive behavior therapy that emphasizes the role of rational and irrational beliefs in emotional disturbances.

A-B-C Framework

A model in REBT that stands for Activating event, Belief, and Consequence, illustrating the relationship between beliefs and emotional outcomes.

Irrational Beliefs

Rigid and extreme beliefs that people hold, which contribute to psychological problems.

Unconditional Self-Acceptance (USA)

A goal in REBT where individuals learn to accept themselves despite their flaws and imperfections.

Disputing Intervention (D)

The process in REBT where clients challenge and question their irrational beliefs to replace them with more rational thoughts.

Emotional Disturbance

A state influenced by irrational beliefs and often characterized by feelings of anxiety, depression, and self-blame.

Cognitive Restructuring

A technique in REBT aimed at helping clients replace irrational beliefs with rational beliefs.

Shame-Attacking Exercises

Activities designed in REBT to help clients reduce feelings of shame and anxiety by encouraging them to confront their fears of judgment.

Bibliotherapy

The use of self-help books to support therapy and assist clients in understanding their problems and the therapeutic process.

Rational Emotive Imagery (REI)

A technique in REBT where clients vividly imagine the worst possible outcomes to help reframe their emotional responses.