Debbie Joffe Ellis – 2-Day Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Comprehensive Course

Outline

REBT’s Impact on the Worlds of Psychology, Counseling, and TherapyREBT’s Impact on the Worlds of Psychology, Counseling, and Therapy

• Massive cognitive revolution in psychology Massive cognitive revolution in psychology
  • History and developmentHistory and development
• The genius of Albert Ellis, PhD The genius of Albert Ellis, PhD
  • Innovative ways of coping with challenging life experiencesInnovative ways of coping with challenging life experiences

What is REBT and Why is it so Beneficial for my Clients?What is REBT and Why is it so Beneficial for my Clients?

• Basic tenetsBasic tenets
• Unconditional acceptance of self, others, and lifeUnconditional acceptance of self, others, and life
• Healthy rational thinking vs. unhealthy irrational thinkingHealthy rational thinking vs. unhealthy irrational thinking
• Healthy negative emotions vs. debilitating unhealthy emotionsHealthy negative emotions vs. debilitating unhealthy emotions
• Low frustration tolerance vs. high frustration toleranceLow frustration tolerance vs. high frustration tolerance
• The ABC self-help toolThe ABC self-help tool
• Vigorous REBT disputingVigorous REBT disputing
• Benefits and importance of homeworkBenefits and importance of homework

Methods and Techniques in REBTMethods and Techniques in REBT

• Cognitive Techniques Cognitive Techniques
  • The ABCDE methodThe ABCDE method
  • Assessing cost-benefit ratioAssessing cost-benefit ratio
  • Distraction methodsDistraction methods
  • ModelingModeling
  • MindfulnessMindfulness
• Emotive-Evocative Techniques Emotive-Evocative Techniques
  • Rational Emotive ImageryRational Emotive Imagery
  • Shame-attacking exercisesShame-attacking exercises
  • Coping statementsCoping statements
  • Role playRole play
  • HumorHumor
  • GratitudeGratitude
• Behavioral Techniques Behavioral Techniques
  • In-Vivo DesensitizationIn-Vivo Desensitization
  • Relapse preventionRelapse prevention
  • Using reinforcementUsing reinforcement
  • Skill trainingSkill training
• Application to specific mental health issues Application to specific mental health issues
  • DepressionDepression
  • AnxietyAnxiety
  • Shame/guiltShame/guilt
  • RageRage
  • Addictive behaviorsAddictive behaviors
  • PTSDPTSD
  • OCDOCD
• REBT in practice REBT in practice
  • Sole approachSole approach
  • Multi-modalMulti-modal

DemonstrationsDemonstrations

• Demonstration of REBT techniques – not role plays!Demonstration of REBT techniques – not role plays!

The Holistic and Philosophical Nature of REBT The Holistic and Philosophical Nature of REBT

• Mindfulness and ‘Thinking about our Thinking’Mindfulness and ‘Thinking about our Thinking’
• REBT and Spirituality REBT and Spirituality
  • REBT and Buddhism – similarities and differencesREBT and Buddhism – similarities and differences
• The heart of REBT The heart of REBT
  • Unconditional acceptanceUnconditional acceptance
  • GratitudeGratitude
  • CompassionCompassion
  • EmpathyEmpathy

The Effective REBT TherapistThe Effective REBT Therapist

• The importance and how-to’s of self-careThe importance and how-to’s of self-care
• Recommendations for greater effectiveness as a practitioner and on ourselvesRecommendations for greater effectiveness as a practitioner and on ourselves

REBT Myth-Busting REBT Myth-Busting

• Exposing myths and misconceptions, and presenting the truthsExposing myths and misconceptions, and presenting the truths
• Unique REBT qualities which set it apart from the many cognitive approachesUnique REBT qualities which set it apart from the many cognitive approaches
• Later approaches derived from tenets of REBT Later approaches derived from tenets of REBT
  • CBTCBT
  • Other approachesOther approaches

REBT in action!REBT in action!

• Exercises Exercises
  • Practice the ‘ABCDE’ methodPractice the ‘ABCDE’ method
• Video of REBT counseling sessionVideo of REBT counseling session
• Video – Video – Rare footage of Albert Ellis, PhDRare footage of Albert Ellis, PhD
• Discussion and Q & A’sDiscussion and Q & A’s