REBT is a type of therapy that pertains to the here and now. It doesn't focus on fixing what happened in the past.
Classical therapy was about delving into the past to fix the present. They might say your mother didn't love you and that is why you are struggling with relationships today. Trying to come to terms with it that way can take many years and not really get anywhere.
Using the relationship example, an REBT practitioner might conclude that you have trouble loving yourself and that you don't handle criticism well. So the therapist would work with you to change your inner scripts to where you don't make yourself feel miserable when another person doesn't love you as you desire. They'd get you to realize that you're just human, that you're not perfect, and realize that if others reject you, it is about them, not you.
Albert Ellis
Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT).
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Michael Neenan has written: 'Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy' 'Learning from Errors in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy' 'Counselling Individuals'
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name some therapy that acts on thoughts
Rational Emotive Therapy focuses on challenging and changing irrational beliefs that cause emotional distress, while Cognitive Therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that contribute to emotional difficulties. Rational Emotive Therapy is more directive and confrontational, while Cognitive Therapy is more collaborative and problem-solving oriented. Both therapies aim to improve emotional well-being by changing cognitive processes.
Our thoughts have no influence over our feelings
The Albert Ellis theory is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy known as Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Ellis believed that our thoughts and beliefs about events influence our emotions and behaviors. He focused on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs to help individuals change their emotional reactions and behavioral responses.
Albert Ellis