Ellis treatment

• What is REBT?

  Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
• What do D&E stand for in the ABCDE of REBT?

  Dispute: Challenge thoughts

  Effect: See a beneficial effect on thoughts and behaviour.
• What is the main technique of REBT?

  The main technique of REBT is to identify and dispute irrational thoughts. Irrational beliefs change into rational beliefs.
• What is logical disputing?

  Questions if this way of thinking makes sense.
• What is empirical disputing?

  Questions what evidence there is to show their beliefs are true or false.
• What is pragmatic disputing?

  Questions how helpful their beliefs are for the future.