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what kind of therapy was Ellis most known for? |
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what are the theories behind RET? |
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- thinking and feeling are interconnected and each has a casual effect on each other. or thinking sad thoughts with cause sad feelings
- pathology- perhaps emotional problems are a result of irrational cognitions |
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- most people explain negative emotions as (A)event causes an (C)emotion, so losing a job causes depression - Ellis suggested that there was a step in between A and C, which was cognition, so (A) event leads to (B) cognition resulting in (C) emotion - so losing a job causes one to think negatively about themselves leading to depression
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what are the aspects of RET? |
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- in therapy the client and therapist work toward recognizing irrational beliefs - then once recognized they work to replace or alter them - they are replaced or altered with techniques such as discussion, role-play and homework (practice) |
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- it is shown to be effective in controlled studies - may be more effective for clients who are verbal or insight oriented
- is short term - directive
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