Cognitive Behavioral Theory Versus Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory Cognitive Behavioral Theory Versus Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) have many similarities, they are distinctly different therapeutic approaches. When assessing clients and selecting one of these therapies, you must recognize the importance of not only selecting the…
Week 4: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Week 4: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy When first introduced, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was unlike any other therapeutic approach. For years, psychotherapeutic techniques were driven by psychoanalytic theories. These techniques were time consuming, leaving many therapists frustrated with the length of time involved in helping their clients achieve a sense of…
Assignment: Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice Assignment: Applying Current Literature to Clinical Practice Literature in psychotherapy differs from other areas of clinical practice. Generally, there are no clinical trials in psychotherapy because it is often neither appropriate nor ethical to have controls in psychotherapy research. This sometimes makes it more difficult to translate research…
Week 3: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Introduction Week 3: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Introduction Contemporary psychodynamic psychotherapy, also referred to as psychoanalytic therapy, is rooted in Dr. Sigmund Freud’s proposal that unconscious thought processes, or thoughts and feelings outside of our conscious awareness, are responsible for mental health issues. This therapeutic approach is unique because its goal is to…