Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

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This paper discusses the concept of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) as presented in "A Guide To Rational Living" by Ellis and Harper. The writer then presents a personal application of REBT, and more specifically the concept presented in Chapter 7 "Overcoming the Influences of the Past" where REBT is applied to a learning experience in real life, through the experience of alcoholism.

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"The mere fact that children need love, approval, and attachment, means that to be deprived of these needs would result in sadness, loneliness, and depression. When needs are not met, children and adults will tend to go beyond the original event and effort to make things better. Unfortunately, this attempt can lead to self-blame and beliefs that self-improvement would prevent future neglect. Overexertion toward becoming more deserving of love may ensue ("I absolutely must perform well") or the opposite may occur. The child may believe that there is no hope and life will always be void of love due to beliefs of unworthiness."

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