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To (i)B or not to i(B), that is the question: on the differences between Ellis’ REBT and Beck’s CT

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Title: To (i)B or not to i(B), that is the question: on the differences between Ellis’ REBT and Beck’s CT
Authors: Young, P., Turner, M. J.
Superior Title: The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist ; volume 16 ; ISSN 1754-470X
Publisher Information: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Year: 2023
Subject Terms: Clinical Psychology, Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Description: Far from being a monolithic approach to psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is in fact an umbrella term to describe a family of psychological therapies that share many common features but also have nuanced differences. Of the CBTs, two are often conflated under the ‘CBT’ moniker, namely cognitive therapy (CT) and rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). In this article, we explore some of the key differences and similarities between CT and REBT, touching on philosophy, practical implementation, and literature. We provide a brief hypothetical case study to demonstrate the different ways a therapist using CT and REBT might tackle the same client problem. We do not declare either approach superior, but suggest each might have their advantages in certain contexts and acknowledge that skilful practitioners could, and often do, integrate both approaches. As CBT continues to evolve and move into new areas, it is important that psychology practitioners and researchers are clear about which specific approach to CBT they are delivering, measuring and/or reporting on.
Document Type: article in journal/newspaper
Language: English
DOI: 10.1017/s1754470x23000090
Availability: https://doi.org/10.1017/s1754470x23000090
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S1754470X23000090
Rights: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Accession Number: edsbas.BF7D258B
Database: BASE
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