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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a prominent cognitive-behavioral approach developed by Albert Ellis in the 1950s. It is founded on the idea that individuals can live more satisfying and meaningful lives by identifying and changing irrational beliefs that lead to emotional distress and maladaptive behavior. REBT holds a central place in counseling psychology due to its structured model, emphasis on client responsibility, and direct approach to emotional and cognitive change. At its core, REBT operates on the ABC model: A represents an *Activating event*, B the individual's *Beliefs* about the event, and C the *Consequences*, particularly emotional and behavioral responses. According to REBT, it is not the activating event itself that causes emotional distress, but the belief system (especially irrational beliefs) that mediates between the event and the emotional response. The model extends further to D (Disputation of irrational beliefs), E (Effective new beliefs), and F (new Feelings or behavioral Consequences), outlining the therapeutic process of change. A key component of REBT is the identification and restructuring of irrational beliefs, which Ellis categorized into core irrational assumptions. These include demandingness (e.g., "I must do well"), catastrophizing (e.g., "It’s awful if I fail"), low frustration tolerance (e.g., "I can't stand it"), and global rating of self or others (e.g., "I am worthless if I fail"). These core beliefs are deeply embedded and often automatic, contributing to negative emotional states such as anxiety, depression, anger, and guilt. REBT’s therapeutic process begins with the counselor helping the client recognize the irrational beliefs underlying their emotional problems. Using Socratic questioning and disputation techniques, the therapist challenges these beliefs and encourages the client to adopt more rational and flexible ways _________ ___ ________ _______ _____ _____ _________.
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