One of the drawbacks to teaching Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) strictly by way of teletherapy is that I’ve not incorporated use of a whiteboard or blackboard when teaching clients about rational concepts – as suggested on page 210 of The REBT Therapist’s Pocket Companion.
Although I could modify my online setup to include use of such instruments, I’ve chosen not to do so for the time being. Nevertheless, I appreciate that other REBT practitioners utilize such helpful tools. Perhaps one of my go-to online sources for visual material relates to the content of Walter J. Matweychuk, Ph.D. (REBTDoctor).
Dr. Matweychuk has many videos demonstrating how he uses REBT and some of his content features whiteboard illustrations. As an example, consider the following image captured from his website:
Photo credit, property of Walter J. Matweychuk, Ph.D. (REBTDoctor), fair use
The featured whiteboard addresses goals, the ABC model, unconditional acceptance, realism, desire, the difference between unhealthy and healthy negative emotions, and other ratonal concepts. While I favor a kinesthetic learning style, I’m also prone to visual learning.
Therefore, while I don’t make use of a whiteboard in REBT, I value that other REBT practitioners do. If you have a moment, perhaps you could check out content from the REBTDoctor. (I’m not affiliated with Dr. Matweychuk, though I appreciate his work.)
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References:
Dryden, W. and Neenan, M. (2003). The REBT Therapist’s Pocket Companion. Albert Ellis Institute. Retrieved from https://www.pdfdrive.com/the-rebt-therapists-pocket-companion-d185164652.html
Hollings, D. (2024, January 10). Desire much, but need very little. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/desire-much-but-need-very-little
Hollings, D. (2022, March 15). Disclaimer. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/disclaimer
Hollings, D. (2023, September 8). Fair use. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/fair-use
Hollings, D. (2023, October 12). Get better. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/get-better
Hollings, D. (2024, April 13). Goals. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/goals
Hollings, D. (n.d.). Hollings Therapy, LLC [Official website]. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/
Hollings, D. (2024, April 27). Ideal-world vs. real-world. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/ideal-world-vs-real-world
Hollings, D. (2023, September 19). Life coaching. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/life-coaching
Hollings, D. (2023, September 3). On feelings. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/on-feelings
Hollings, D. (2022, March 24). Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT). Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/rational-emotive-behavior-therapy-rebt
Hollings, D. (2022, June 20). Teletherapy. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/teletherapy
Hollings, D. (2022, November 9). The ABC model. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/the-abc-model
Hollings, D. (2022, July 11). Unconditional acceptance. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/unconditional-acceptance
Hollings, D. (2024, March 18). Unhealthy vs. healthy negative emotions. Hollings Therapy, LLC. Retrieved from https://www.hollingstherapy.com/post/unhealthy-vs-healthy-negative-emotions
Matweychuk, W. J. (n.d.). Rational emotive behavior therapy [Official website]. REBT Doctor. Retrieved from https://rebtdoctor.com/
Matweychuk, W. J. (n.d.). REBT worksheets & handouts for downloading at no charge [Image]. REBT Doctor. Retrieved from https://rebtdoctor.com/rebt-worksheets-handouts/
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