Demonstration of REBT - Albert Ellis

Ellis and Wolfe (1995) demonstrate with several volunteers. Beth, is troubled by her dominating mother. Ellis assigns a homework task. Next, Wolfe works with a volunteer who feels betrayed by her husband and brother. Ellis works with a second volunteer, Megan, who is ending a relationship with her boyfriend. Ellis uses imagery, confrontation and humor.

Educational Objectives:

1. To list three of the main techniques of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).

2. To experiment with some of these techniques.