Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) as presented in the lecture notes.

Albert Ellis

Founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and a key figure in cognitive therapy.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

A cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on identifying and changing irrational beliefs that lead to emotional distress.

Irrational Beliefs

Beliefs that are unreasonable and lead to negative emotions; considered the root of emotional distress in REBT.

Core Irrational Beliefs

Three central irrational beliefs that underlie many emotional disturbances in REBT: 1) I must always be approved of and liked/loved by everyone. 2) You should always treat me well and act the way I think you should. 3) Life should always be fair and just.

ABCDE Model

A framework used in REBT: A- Activating event, B- Belief about the event, C- Consequential feelings, D- Dispute the irrational belief, E- Develop new effective responses.

Cognitive Distortions

Patterns of thinking that are biased and irrational, leading to negative emotions; includes concepts such as awfulizing and people-rating.

Unconditional Acceptance

Acceptance of a client regardless of their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, allowing them to develop a more effective belief system.

Philosophical Conditioning

The process by which individuals develop habitual ways of interpreting the world based on their early beliefs and experiences.

Socratic Dialogue

A method used in REBT to help clients rationally examine their beliefs through questioning and philosophical discourse.

Humor in REBT

A therapeutic technique used to illustrate the absurdity of irrational beliefs, helping clients to see the ridiculousness of their situations.

Therapeutic Techniques in REBT

Techniques include demonstrating unconditional acceptance, teaching the REBT philosophy, disputing dysfunctional thoughts, and using metaphors.

Twelve Irrational Beliefs

A list of irrational beliefs that contribute to emotional distress, with rational alternatives proposed in REBT.