REBT - PDF Data Extraction Tool

Example

If a client believes that they must be perfect in their work (perfectionism), REBT helps them challenge this by exploring the basis for their belief and the logical fallacies involved.

Scenario

In a therapy session, a therapist might ask, 'Why must you be perfect?', helping the client see that this is an unrealistic and unhelpful standard that leads to significant stress.

Example

REBT encourages clients to identify irrational thoughts and replace them with more logical and helpful ones.

Scenario

A client who thinks 'I can’t stand this' might be guided to reframe this thought to 'This is challenging, but I can handle it.'

Example

REBT teaches clients how to separate their evaluation of their actions from their self-worth, thus reducing emotional distress.

Scenario

A client who fails an exam might initially think 'I am a failure,' but REBT helps reframe this to 'I failed this exam, but this does not define my entire self.'

Example

REBT often involves setting behavioral tasks that challenge clients' irrational beliefs and encourage healthier behavior patterns.

Scenario

A procrastinator might be asked to set small, manageable goals to improve their productivity gradually, disputing the 'I must do everything at once or not at all' belief.