REBT Overview
Meaning of REBT
What is Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy?
A return to a state of illness after a period of being healthy, “disease-free,” without symptoms, or in a state of remission
Relapse
Two different types of beliefs
What is Rational and Irrational beliefs?
Dispute the following belief: "I am a complete failure"
What is I have failed at some tasks, but I´ve succeeded in others.
True or False: Perfectionists are always successful.
False.
Founder of REBT
Albert Ellis
Refraining from further drug use
Abstinence
Meanings of ABC
What is Activating event, Beliefs, Consequences?
Identify ABC: "I got angry when they were late, they don't care about me".
A: They were late / B: They don't care about me / C: Anger
Name two emotions perfectionists often experience.
Anxiety and frustration.
"_____ influence _____ and therefore ______"
What is thoughts, emotions, behaviors?
The effort to prove that our behaviors are valid or reasonable (examples include celebrations, boredom or "I've been clean long enough to do it just once."
Justification
The model used in REBT
What is ABC model?
Reframe Irrational belief: "I´m a bad person"
What is I made a mistake, but that doesn´t make me a bad person
True or False: Perfectionists often criticize themselves even when they do well.
True.
3 types of acceptance that REBT reinforces
What is Unconditional: Self-acceptance, other - acceptance, life - acceptance?
What is an important step to take when you recognize a relapse warning sign?
Reach out to your support system, such as a sponsor, therapist, or recovery group.
Meanings of D and E
What is Dispute and Effective new belief?
Identify ABC: "I had a fight with my girlfriend and relapsed, I will never recover, I feel hopeless"
A: Fought with girlfriend and relapsed / B: I will never recover / C: Feeling hopeless.
What’s one way to challenge perfectionism?
Set realistic goals.
Goals of REBT
1. Work on thoughts to balance emotions and behaviors. 2. Help recognize and alter IB to overcome mental distress.
How can substance use affect relationships?
Substance use can cause conflict, break trust, and lead to strained or broken relationships.
3 questions asked to identify Irrational beliefs
1. Is there evidence that supports my belief? 2. Is my belief logical? 3. Does it help me or hinder me in the long run?
Create your own situation and identify ABCDE
What is ___________________________
Your friend says, "You’re so good at everything, you don’t need help." How could you respond?
"I may seem like that, but I still need support sometimes."