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Rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT)

REBT is a precursor to cognitive behavioral therapy and is based on the idea that irrational beliefs are central to emotional distress. REBT aims to transform irrational beliefs, dysfunctional emotions, and maladaptive behaviors into rational, functional, and adaptive ones.1 Patients undergoing REBT are encouraged to actively dispute their irrational beliefs and to identify more efficient and adaptive rational beliefs.2   REBT also involves learning practical techniques to aid in coping with stressful situations.3
Description: REBT is a precursor to cognitive behavioral therapy and is based on the idea that irrational beliefs are central to emotional distress. REBT aims to transform irrational beliefs, dysfunctional emotions, and maladaptive behaviors into rational, functional, and adaptive ones.1 Patients undergoing REBT are encouraged to actively dispute their irrational beliefs and to identify more efficient and adaptive rational beliefs.2   REBT also involves learning practical techniques to aid in coping with stressful situations.3
Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: Depressive disorders, Psychotic symptoms
Potentially effective in the following age groups: Adolescent, Adult
Treatment setting options: Group, Individual
Treatment format options: In-person
Typical treatment duration: 10-20 sessions, < 10 sessions, Variable
Potential limitations: Variation in clinical trials makes determination of effectiveness difficult1

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Supporting references for the filters are as follows:
Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: Depressive disorders1, Psychotic symptoms1; Potentially effective in the following age groups: Adolescent1, Adult1; Treatment setting options: Individual2, group2 ; Treatment format options: In-person3; Typical treatment duration: < 10 sessions3,4, 10-20 sessions3, Variable

References:

  1. David, D et al. J Clin Psychol. 2018;74(3):304-318.
  2. David, D et al. J Ration Emot Cogn Behav Ther. 2005;23(3):175-221.
  3. David, D et al. REBT depression manual; Managing depression using rational emotive behavior therapy.  (Babes-Bolyai University (BBU), 2004).
  4. Ellis, A. J Ration Emot Cogn Behav Ther. 2005;23(2):153-168.

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