Albert Ellis & Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)



REBT Context Video

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REBT Exploration Questions

  1. What cultural factors were salient in the development of REBT?
  2. What aspects of REBT fit with your world-view and the way you think about counseling?
    • What aspects do not fit?
  3. Compare and contrast behaviorism and REBT. What are some similarities and differences between these theories?


Ellis & Gloria REBT Demonstration Session

This video contains edited footage of Dr. Ellis working with Gloria as well as commentary from Dr. E. L. Shostrom, the producer of the Gloria films. It demonstrates Ellis' process of rational emotive behavioral therapy. While you are watching, see if you can spot the skills that Dr. Ellis uses. Information on the counseling micro skills is here.

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Ellis Exploration Questions

  1. What did you see the counselor doing that was consistent with REBT?
  2. What would your reactions be to working with Gloria?
  3. How would you describe Gloria's presenting problems?
  4. What factors did Gloria identify as salient?
  5. What are your reactions to this session?
  6. What did you notice about the personal style of the psychologist, Dr. Ellis?
  7. How do you think that REBT fit for Gloria?
  8. How useful do you think REBT would be with Gloria?
  9. Would a different theory be a better fit?
    • What about it fits better?
  10. What would you have done differently?