Rational emotive therapy

I. Bibliography of Dr. Albert Ellis

II. Definition of Rational Emotive Therapy (R.E.T)

III. History of Rational Emotive Therapy

IV. R.E.T in detail 1. Goal of Happiness2. Three (3) Common Irrational Beliefs3. How R.E.T/R.E.B.T Works

a. Three (3) Insightsb. Acceptance

V. R.E.T in Clinical Setting

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 27, 1913 Recieved his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in psychology from

Columbia University Founder of the Rational Emotive Therapy

Established the Albert Ellis Institute a non-profit organization, in 1959 at Manhattan

Practiced Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Sex Therapy for over sixty years

Ranked as one of the “Most Influential Psychologists,” and in 1971, the American Humanist Association named him the Humanist of the Year

Published more than 800 scientific papers, 200 audio and video cassettes, and over 75 books and monographs

Died at home on July 24, 2007 at age 94

Held several high positions in various associations

Rational Emotive Therapy (R.E.T.)

Now known as Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy A comprehensive, active-directive, philosophically based

psychotherapy focusing on resolving emotional and behavioral problems

Framework: Humans have both rational and irrational tendencies and leanings. These tendencies are innately biological and indoctrinated early in and during life, and further grow stronger as a person continually clings on them.

Objective: To show that whenever unpleasant and unfortunate events occur in our lives, we have a choice of making ourselves feel self-helpingly healthy

I. Bibliography of Dr. Albert Elis

Established by Dr. Ellis in mid-1950s Originally called rational therapy but revised to rational

emotive therapy and lately, rational emotive behavior therapy

Truths of stoicism were best set forth by Greek philosopher Epictetus who stated that “Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of them.”

Fundamental aspects of R.E.T. have been identified in Stoicism.

I. Bibliography of Dr. Albert ElisII. Definition of R.E.T.

Premise: It is not the events that taking place in our lives that upset us, it is the beliefs that we hold that cause us to become depressed, anxious, enraged, etc.

According to Albert Ellis, the vast majority of us want to be HAPPY.

I. Bibliography of Dr. Albert ElisII. Definition of R. E. T.III. History of R. E. T.


GOAL OF HAPPINESS

We want to be happy whether we are alone or with others

We want to get along with others—especially with one or two close friends

We want to be well informed and educated We want a good job with good pay We want to enjoy our leisure time

But life does not always allow us to have what we want. Our goal of being happy is often thwarted by slings and arrows of misfortunes.


When our goals are blocked we respond either healthily or unhealthily.

According to Ellis, although our responses vary but the beliefs that upset us are variations of three common irrational beliefs. Each of these beliefs contains a demand to ourselves, other people, and the world in general


Toward Yourself: I must do well and win the approval of others for my performances or else I am no good

Toward Others: Other people must treat me considerately, fairly, and kindly, and in exactly the way I want them to treat me. If they don’t, they are no good and they deserve to be condemned and punished

Towards the world: I must get what I want, when I want it; and I must not get what I don’t want. It’s terrible if I don’t get what I want, and I can’t stand it.

Holding this belief when faced with adversity tends to contribute to feelings of anxiety, panic, depression, despair, and worthlessness

Holding this belief when faced with adversity tends to contribute to feelings of anger, rage, fury, and vindictiveness.

Holding this belief when faced with adversity tends to contribute to frustration, discomfort, intolerance, self-pity, anger, depression, procrastination, avoidance, and inaction.

THREE BASIC MUSTS/COMMON IRRATIONAL BELIEFS


ABC FORMATA. Something happens.B. You have a belief about the situation.C. You have an emotional reaction to the belief.

EXAMPLE

Activating Event: Your employer falsely accuses you of taking money from her purse and threatens to fire you.

Belief: You believe, “She has no right to accuse me. She’s a bitch!”

Consequence: You feel angry.


ABC FORMATA. Something happens.B. You have a belief about the situation.C. You have an emotional reaction to the belief.

EXAMPLE

Activating Event: Your employer falsely accuses you of taking money from her purse and threatens to fire you.

Belief: You believe, “I must not lose my job. That would be unbearable!”

Consequence: You feel anxious.

I. Bibliography of Dr. Albert ElisII. Definition of R. E. T.III. History of R. E. T. IV. R. E. T. in details

The ABC model shows that A does not cause C. It is B that causes C. First Example: It is not your employer’s false accusation and

threat that make you angry; it is your belief that she has no right to accuse you, and that she is a bitch.

Second Example: It is your belief that you must not lose your job that makes you feel anxious.


R.E.T Therapists contention: That although we all think irrationally from time to time and it is unlikely that we entirely eliminate the chances of thinking irrationally, but we can work at reducing the tendencies.

We can work at reducing: Frequency Duration Intensity

How: By developing three insights


We don’t merely get upset by mainly upset ourselves

No matter when and how we start upsetting ourselves, we continue to feel upset

The only way to get better is to work hard at changing our beliefs

If we hold on to our inflexible beliefs

If we hold or cling to our irrational beliefs

If we practice, practice, practice

THREE INSIGHTS


Goal: To help people change their irrational beliefs into rational beliefs.

Changing beliefs is the real work of the therapy and is achieved by leading the person DISPUTE ones irrational beliefs.

Disputing is the D of the ABC model


ACCEPTANCE TO REALITYUnconditional Self-acceptance

Unconditional Other-acceptance

Unconditional Life-acceptance

1. I am fallible human being; I have my good points and bad points;

2. There is no reason why I must not have flaws;

3. Despite my good points and bad points, I am no more worthy or less worthy then any other human being

1. Other people will treat me unfairly from time to time;

2. There is no reason why they must treat me fairly;

3. The people who treat me unfairly are no more worthy or no less worthy than any other human being

1. Life does not always work out the way that I’d like it to;

2. There is no reason why life must go the way I want it to;

3. Life is not necessarily pleasant but it is never awful and it is nearly always bearable


Precaution: No major precautions, except that a person must be willing to change

Preparation: Person will undergo a biopsychosocial assessment via structured interview

Strategies: Disputing irrational beliefs Reframing by viewing at a different angle Problem-solving Role-playing Modeling Humor Bibliotherapy by reading about the disorder Counselling or coaching


Aftercare: May or may not be indicated. Follow-up is only recommended if the person is at risk for relapse behaviours

Normal Results: The person begins to understand, improve, and enhance dealings with self, others, and life in general.

Abnormal Results: There are no abnormal results per se, but persons who are unwilling to change may not gain beneficial behaviours.

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