Description
The Holistic Approach of REBT – Healing Mind, Emotions, and Self-Defeating Behaviors
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to learn the empowering, vigorous, compassionate, and effective evidence-based approach of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) from Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis,
Debbie Joffe Ellis – 2-Day Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Comprehensive Course
the wife and career partner of the genius and revolutionary Albert Ellis, PhD, who created it. REBT is both a life-enhancing therapeutic approach AND way of life for those who adopt it as such! It is the most holistic of the cognitive psychotherapy approaches. It is evidence-based, providing no-nonsense and elegant methods, techniques, and guidelines which are at the same time imbued with a manner and philosophy of tolerance and unconditional acceptance.
During these times that contain much upheaval and uncertainty, there is no better time to learn and practice this powerful and holistic approach – which not only can enhance the healing and progress of clients and others we work with, but can also be a most healthy way of life for each of us who provide the healing and care for others. REBT enhances the work practitioners do in helping clients, patients, and others, and boldly encourages them to apply the principles to their own lives. The presenter, Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis, is known as one of the world’s greatest teachers of the approach, and was entrusted by the late Albert Ellis, PhD to continue his work.
Handouts
Manual – Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) (971.2 KB)
23 Pages
Available after Purchase
Outline
REBT’s Impact on the Worlds of Psychology, Counseling, and Therapy
Massive cognitive revolution in psychology
History and development
The genius of Albert Ellis, PhD
Innovative ways of coping with challenging life experiences
What is REBT and Why is it so Beneficial for my Clients?
Basic tenets
Unconditional acceptance of self, others, and life
Healthy rational thinking vs. unhealthy irrational thinking
Healthy negative emotions vs. debilitating unhealthy emotions
Low frustration tolerance vs. high frustration tolerance
The ABC self-help tool
Vigorous REBT disputing
Benefits and importance of homework
Methods and Techniques in REBT
Cognitive Techniques
The ABCDE method
Assessing cost-benefit ratio
Distraction methods
Modeling
Mindfulness
Emotive-Evocative Techniques
Rational Emotive Imagery
Shame-attacking exercises
Coping statements
Role play
Humor
Gratitude
Behavioral Techniques
In-Vivo Desensitization
Relapse prevention
Using reinforcement
Skill training
Application to specific mental health issues
Depression
Anxiety
Shame/guilt
Rage
Addictive behaviors
PTSD
OCD
REBT in practice
Sole approach
Multi-modal
Demonstrations
Demonstration of REBT techniques – not role plays!
The Holistic and Philosophical Nature of REBT
Mindfulness and ‘Thinking about our Thinking’
REBT and Spirituality
REBT and Buddhism – similarities and differences
The heart of REBT
Unconditional acceptance
Gratitude
Compassion
Empathy
The Effective REBT Therapist
The importance and how-to’s of self-care
Recommendations for greater effectiveness as a practitioner and on ourselves
REBT Myth-Busting
Exposing myths and misconceptions, and presenting the truths
Unique REBT qualities which set it apart from the many cognitive approaches
Later approaches derived from tenets of REBT
CBT
Other approaches
REBT in action!
Exercises
Practice the ‘ABCDE’ method
Video of REBT counseling session
Video – Rare footage of Albert Ellis, PhD
Discussion and Q & A’s
Faculty
Debbie Joffe Ellis, MDAM Related seminars and products: 2
Debbie Joffe Ellis, MDAM, is a licensed psychologist (Australia) and mental health counselor (New York), and is affiliated with several major psychological associations and societies – including being a Member of the Australian Psychological Society, and an International Affiliate Member of the American Psychological Association. She has a doctorate in alternative medicine (MDAM) from the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine in affiliation with the World Health Organization, from whom she also received a gold medal (1993) in recognition of her service to the field of alternative and holistic medicine.
Dedicated to her husband, the great pioneering and remarkable psychologist Albert Ellis Ph.D., they worked together for several years giving public presentations and professional trainings on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), as well as collaborating on writing and research projects, until his death in 2007. She continues to present, practice and write about his groundbreaking approach of REBT.
She currently has a private practice in New York City, and also delivers lectures, workshops and seminars throughout the U.S.A. and across the globe.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis maintains a private practice. She receives royalties as an author for the American Psychological Association. Dr. Joffe Ellis receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis is a member of the American Psychological Association; and the Australian Psychological Society.
