
In this REBT course introduction, you'll learn a little about me, Libby Seery, your course instructor, and my expertise as a fully qualified Psychotherapist and Therapeutic Life Coach.
Discover some interesting facts about Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) and why it's commonly known as the "Rational Therapy", the modern and effective therapy system.
This video will help you complete the happiness self-assessment, containing 10 questions.
Find out what the 15 most common cognitive distortions (negative thinking patterns) are, and the effect they can have on you.
Here's some guidance in how to create a list of helpful coping thoughts and positive statements.
There's also a downloadable list already created for you in the resources section.
Here, we explore what you need in order to get the maximum benefit from this REBT course.
Through REBT treatment people can learn to better cope with challenges related to their health or any disabilities. It can also help them cope with physical problems such as pain management and stress management.
Think of it this way: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. That’s a saying that simply means that it is better to manage things while they are manageable, rather than wait until they become nearly unmanageable.
REBT is not just an approach meant to fix problems when things have gone too far. It’s a whole system of looking at and thinking about the world that will empower you to manage your emotions and make good decisions while you are at it.
Compared to REBT, psychodynamics typically takes much longer to complete. It’s also a more free-flowing approach which doesn’t let the therapist steer where the client is going much. It’s the client that sets the agenda, whereas in REBT the therapist provides a strong sense of structure and direction.
REBT is a form of CBT. Rather, it would be more accurate to say that REBT is one of (if not the) first CBT therapies. The ideas that its creator Albert Ellis put into REBT underpin much of modern CBT and all the different therapy models that have grown from it.
The first key difference is in the emphasis of the two approaches. REBT is more concerned with its underlying philosophy, whereas CBT is more concerned with the practical problems of the moment.
We are introduced to the ABCDE model in REBT
The “A” is short for “activating event”.
This is something that happens in your life that sets all the problematic events your experience into motion. It’s the first domino in line that needs just a small push to set the reaction in motion.
The “B” stands for your “belief system”.
Why do we call it a “system”? It’s simple, your beliefs don’t exist separately from each other, they exist in connection with each other.
Here we look at the "C".
The “C” stands for “Consequences” as in the consequences of irrational beliefs on your emotions and life.
The “D” in the ABCDE model stands for “disputing” and is probably the most distinctive element in REBT.
The “E” in the ABCDE Model of REBT is short for “effect”.
Specifically it refers to the effects that happen when a person changes the belief system through which they interpret activating events and otherwise make meaning of the world.
Ellis identified three main themes under which these irrational beliefs could be classified. Three main types of irrational beliefs that is each characterized by a “must” or absolute core belief.
For each type of belief there are a number of sub-beliefs which at first glance may not look familiar to us, but trust me, once you think about them you’ll see that they clearly fall under one of the three types of basic beliefs!
Now let’s look at the Type II sub-beliefs. These relate to the core belief that other people must always treat us fairly.
Finally let’s look at the sub-beliefs of the Type III core belief. If you recall, this is the belief that we must always get what we want, no matter what.
Here we look at case studies and examples using the ABCDE Model
We continue with case studies and examples.
Here we continue with looking at the "Effects", with the use of case studies and examples.
Exploring further the "Three Basic Musts", we use the help of examples and case studies.
We look at more case studies in help to identify Type 1, 2 and 3
Here we explore further, Emotional & Behavioural Consequences Of The "Three Basic Musts"
We see some examples of negative consequences
Let's now see the three types of acceptance and the three three core beliefs
This lecture looks out how we can inspect our own beliefs
In this lecture we look at wrapping up the course and summarising with what we've learned so far!
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We are the World’s number one provider of Self Development and Arts Therapy Courses, with more than 180,000 students in 192 countries.
This course is the perfect choice for both individuals and professional therapists looking to expand and enhance their repertoire and portfolio. Although the course alone won’t qualify you as a therapist, many of my students that are considering a career in coaching, take the course so they can advertise themselves as a professional coach that uses cutting edge Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy techniques.
The Modern Effective therapy System
R.E.B.T or Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy to give it its full name, is a modern effective therapy system that was originally thought up by Albert Ellis during the 1950’s.
R.E.B.T is sometimes referred to as “rational emotive therapy” or simpler still, as “rational therapy”.
R.E.B.T, is a type of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), that is focused on helping clients change irrational beliefs, and is one of a very few therapies in psychology that has evidence in support of its effectiveness.
R.E.B.T is known as the rational therapy, because at its core, this most modern of therapies is all about understanding how we make sense of our emotions.
Everything we feel and everything we do, involves emotions, so Ellis developed this action orientated approach to psychotherapy, which produces results by helping clients manage their emotions, their cognitions and their behaviours.
This most wonderful and modern of therapies, teaches us that it’s not events, or things that upset and disturb us, but rather how we view these events, or things. In essence, how a person thinks, influences their feelings.
When a person believes illogical and irrational beliefs about themselves, others, and the world, psychological problems and mental distress will often be the result.
The goal of REBT is to help people alter these negative thinking patterns and irrational, illogical beliefs, in order to overcome any resulting psychological problems.
I have created this course, in such a way that everybody can benefit from this amazing therapy approach. No special knowledge of psychology or therapy is needed, as the course has been written for beginners.
An open mind and a willingness to rethink the way in which you view yourself, others and the world is all that is required for you to gain maximum benefit of the REBT Model.
REBT can be effective for a long list of disorders and issues, with a good body of evidence supporting its effectiveness for each one.
These include:
Depression
Various forms of anxiety, especially social anxiety
PTSD
Phobias
Panic attacks
Eating disorders
All types of addictions
Problems related to impulse control
Problems related to emotional control
Personality disorders
Anger management
Pain management
Stress management
Coping with health or disability problems
Child behavioural issues
Family relationship issues
Issues specific to couples
Personal growth, life goal issues, performance at work issues
As you can see, REBT is a versatile approach, helping people with a wide range of psychological and life issues.
Included in the course, you’ll find a number of resources to help you apply the principles of REBT easily and effectively.
As with all of my courses, you’ll be able to benefit from full support from myself 7 days a week. I always get back to my students the very same day, and more often than not, within a couple of hours (depending on your time zone!)
The Syllabus contains:
What is REBT
Happiness Self Assessment
What do I need to benefit from REBT
What can REBT treat
Why you need REBT
Using REBT as a Self Help Model
How does REBT differ from other therapies
What are the similarities of REBT with CBT
How does it differ from CBT
What is the ABCDE Model
"A" Exploring "Activating Event"
"B" Your "Belief Systems"
Exploring the C in REBT "Consequences"
Exploring the D in REBT "Disputing"
"E" Looking at the "Effects" in REBT
The three Basic Musts
Type 1 Sub-Beliefs
Type 2 Sub-Beliefs
Type 3 Sub-Beliefs
A whole section devoted to case studies and examples
The three types of acceptance and the three core beliefs
How to inspect your own beliefs
Positive Thinking and positive self talk
Alternative healthier thinking
Plus a whole section devoted to resources, templates and worksheets!
Conclusion