Practical application- REBT

• P- a strength of Ellis' ABC model is that it has real world value for the treatment of depression
• E- Ellis used his theory to develop a treatment known as REBT. this therapy aims to tackle the irrational beliefs an individual has by asking for evidence, a lack of evidence then alters these beliefs to more rational ones
• E- there is some evidence to support the idea that REBT can both change negative beliefs and relieve the symptoms of depression (David et al 2018)
• L- this is a strength because this therapy has improved the quality of life for many sufferers of depression, highlighting the value of Ellis' theory