Unlike a number of other psychotherapeutic modalities which are currently popular, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is less focused on the effect of momentary catharsis that may help you feel better. Rather, as a self-help modality, REBT aims to help you actually get better.
Thus, REBT is a humanistic method for self-improvement—the act or process of improving oneself by one’s own actions or circumstance. This is accomplished through use of the ABC model and practice of unconditional acceptance.
Noteworthy, understanding of and belief in REBT isn’t enough to help a person get better; although, these elements are arguably required for success with the modality. Truly, routine practice of REBT is necessary in order for lasting and effective change.
When using psychoeducational lessons to teach people about improvement of their cognitions, emotions, sensations, and behavior, I invite them to consider the use of logic and reason in the interest of rational living. This is often facilitated through use of syllogisms, as follows:
Form (constructive dilemma) –
If p, then q; and if r, then s; but either p or r; therefore, either q or s.
Example –
If you routinely practice REBT, then you may get better overall; and if you seldom practice REBT, then you may only feel better momentarily. But either you routinely practice REBT or you seldom practice REBT. Therefore, either you may get better overall or you may only feel better momentarily.
Constructive improvement occurs with either option. However, lasting and effective change may result when routinely practicing REBT, rather than merely using this helpful method as needed.
If you’re looking for a provider who tries to work to help understand how thinking impacts physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral elements of your life—helping you to sharpen your critical thinking skills, I invite you to reach out today by using the contact widget on my website.
As a psychotherapist, I’m pleased to try to help people with an assortment of issues ranging from anger (hostility, rage, and aggression) to relational issues, adjustment matters, trauma experience, justice involvement, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and depression, and other mood or personality-related matters.
At Hollings Therapy, LLC, serving all of Texas, I aim to treat clients with dignity and respect while offering a multi-lensed approach to the practice of psychotherapy and life coaching. My mission includes: Prioritizing the cognitive and emotive needs of clients, an overall reduction in client suffering, and supporting sustainable growth for the clients I serve. Rather than simply trying to help you to feel better, I want to try to help you get better!
Deric Hollings, LPC, LCSW
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