Rational emotive behavior therapy, abbreviated REBT and previously called rational therapy and rational emotive therapy, is an active-directive, philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy. Its aim is to resolve emotional and behavioral problems and disturbances and to help people lead happier and more fulfilling lives.
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How did a large review rate the effects of rational emotive behavior therapy?
The Journal of Clinical Psychology (David and colleagues, 2018), in a systematic review and meta-analysis of rational emotive behavior therapy, reported: "We found a medium effect size of REBT compared to other interventions on outcomes (d = 0.58) and on irrational beliefs (d = 0.70), at posttest.".
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Rational emotive behavior therapy is a recognized psychotherapeutic modality, an early form of cognitive behavioral therapy.
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He first presented his ideas at a conference of the American Psychological Association in 1956
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Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), previously called rational therapy and rational emotive therapy, is an active-directive, philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy, the aim of which is to resolve emotional and behavioral problems and disturbances and to help pe
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