Learning Objectives
Understand the early development of REBT in terms of its contrast to other approaches at that time, its philosophical roots, and its assumptions.
Learn the elements of REBT theory, including:

• Irrational beliefs as the causes of emotional and behavioral problems
• Thinking styles that underlie irrational beliefs.
• The psychodynamics of anxieties.
• The common features of irrational beliefs.

Understand the important criticisms of REBT theory and potential risks in practice.
Learn how REBT is evolving, and emerging knowledge that may contribute to REBT.
Know how REBT has influenced subsequent approaches.
Learn about methods or REBT, including

• The attitude and approach of the therapist
• The role of collaboration
• Cognitive and behavioral techniques
• The role of REBT theory as metaphor in client motivation and participation
• Homework
• Disputation of irrational beliefs

Understand how REBT is applied in treatment of specific problems and populations, including

• Depression
• Sex therapy
• Couples
• Families
• Children
• Groups