I imagine that some people may find techniques of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) somewhat monotonous after initially learning about the ABC model and unconditional acceptance. After all, once the novelty of psychotherapy wears off, it takes a lot of work to actually get better.
Additionally, I use psychoeducation and negotiate homework with clients, so some individuals may become as bored with management and treatment of their self-disturbing beliefs as they once were in school when learning about uninteresting or challenging topics.
Regarding this matter, page 191 of The REBT Therapist’s Pocket Companion encourages REBT practitioners to find fresh new ways of explaining rational principles to clients. Otherwise, people may lose interest in the psychotherapeutic process altogether.
This is especially import concerning a person who experiences low frustration tolerance beliefs—presupposing that one can’t stand to tolerate discomforting or undesirable events. As an example, “I can’t stand how boring REBT can be,” a client may unproductively believe.
Aside from inviting individuals to consider use of high frustration tolerance—demonstrating that people can tolerate and accept discomforting or undesirable events—I try to explore fresh new ways of illustrating rational principles. In fact, I practice this approach to REBT through use of my blog.
For instance, rather than predictably droning on by way of mundane belief-consequence connection examples, I use humor, profanity, pop culture references, and other illustrative examples which some people may find slightly offensive or (hopefully) interesting.
Likewise, when discussing unconditional self-acceptance, unconditional other-acceptance, and unconditional life-acceptance, I aim to appeal to a wide variety of existentialist elements associated with an often unexciting, annoying, disappointing, and frustrating existence.
Keeping things fresh requires effort on my part. This, in turn, keeps me engaged in the process of REBT regarding my own life, as well. If you’d like to know more about how a fresh approach to psychotherapy may benefit you, I look forward to hearing from you.
If you’re looking for a provider who works to help you understand how thinking impacts physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral elements of your life—helping you to sharpen your critical thinking skills, I invite you to reach out today by using the contact widget on my website.
As a psychotherapist, I’m pleased to help people with an assortment of issues ranging from anger (hostility, rage, and aggression) to relational issues, adjustment matters, trauma experience, justice involvement, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and depression, and other mood or personality-related matters.
At Hollings Therapy, LLC, serving all of Texas, I aim to treat clients with dignity and respect while offering a multi-lensed approach to the practice of psychotherapy and life coaching. My mission includes: Prioritizing the cognitive and emotive needs of clients, an overall reduction in client suffering, and supporting sustainable growth for the clients I serve. Rather than simply helping you to feel better, I want to help you get better!
Deric Hollings, LPC, LCSW
References:
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