What is REBT?
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy(REBT) was created by Albert Ellis.
REBT is a form of very popular cognitive behaviour therapy and has been dominating approaches to psychological treatment since 1950 s. You might be wondering what distinguishes REBT from other forms of psychotherapy techniques. In essence Albert Ellis created it as a philosophy of living . It’s foundation is the belief that it is not the event in our lives that causes our emotions, rather it is our beliefs that causes us to experience emotions such as anger, depression and anxiety. It is mode to consider and change our irrational beliefs and has shown to have a favourable effect on reducing emotional pain.
REBT Intervention and Their Success Rate
If you undergo REBT, what you expect? You will work through a variety of problems with your therapist and establish a number of goals of your therapy. The first step is to understanding that a problem exists and having willingness to change. REBT works to help the client challenge, dispute and question negative emotions, behaviour and thoughts. Once this is uncovered, the therapist will focus on helping you to transform your more irrational beliefs into rational and self- constructive thoughts.
Is REBT an effective form of therapy ?
Absolutely !
REBT has been studied time and time again since 1950 s. Study after study has shown the positive effects of this method of therapy. The research has spoken that rational emotive behaviour therapy is a validated method to change our negative responses and lead us to happy life .