Theoretical overlap and distinction between rational emotive behavior therapy’s awfulizing and cognitive therapy’s catastrophizing

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Harris Waltman ◽  
Angelique Palermo
Keyword(s):  
Irrational Beliefs ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Automatic Thoughts ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Emotive Behavior ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rational Emotive ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior

PurposeThe term catastrophizing was coined by Ellis (1962) and commented on by Beck (1979). Since that time, much research has been done on the topic and a recent review article postulated that catastrophizing served as a transdiagnostic mechanism across the psychiatric disorders (Gellatly and Beck, 2016). In rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), there is a greater emphasis placed on the underlying irrational beliefs than the surface-level automatic thoughts; therefore, REBT therapists tend to focus on Awfulizing as opposed to catastrophizing. While these terms sound similar, it is unclear what theoretical overlap and distinction exists between the concepts. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is a review and synthesis of the extant literature, drawing from both theorists and empirical studies, to map out the similar and unique aspects of each cognition.FindingsAwfulizing and catastrophizing are distinct concepts with differing effects on cognitive, affective and behavioral responses; these findings extend beyond theoretical models and are supported by empirical literature.Originality/valueThis review has direct implications for practitioners of the cognitive and behavioral therapies, including REBT, and those seeking an integration of the cognitive therapies.

Thinking Processes Involved in Irrational Beliefs and Their Disturbed Consequences

1995 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Disturbance ◽  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Irrational Beliefs ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy ◽  
Emotive Behavior ◽  
Rational Emotive ◽  
Thinking Processes ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior

The rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) view of irrational beliefs (IBs) is explained, rationality and irrationality are defined in terms of this view, specific thinking processes that are often involved in emotional disturbance are discussed, and concrete ways of actively and forcefully disputing these irrational beliefs are presented.

scholarly journals Using Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy With Athletes

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin J. Turner ◽  
Jamie B. Barker
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Irrational Beliefs ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy ◽  
Emotive Behavior ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Rational Emotive ◽  
One To One ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior

The use of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) in sport psychology has received scant research attention. Therefore, little is known about how REBT can be adopted by sport psychology practitioners. This paper principally outlines how practitioners can use REBT on a one-to-one basis to reduce irrational beliefs in athletes. Guidance is offered on the introduction of REBT to applied contexts, the REBT process through which an athlete is guided, and offers an assessment of the effectiveness of REBT with athletes. It is hoped that this paper will encourage other practitioners to adopt REBT in their work and to report their experiences.

scholarly journals Peningkatkan Konsep Diri Positif Peserta Didik di SMP Menggunakan Konseling Individu Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-64
Author(s):  
Andi Thahir ◽  
Firdaus Firdaus
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Irrational Beliefs ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Emotive Behavior ◽  
Individual Counseling ◽  
Rational Emotive ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior ◽  
And Behavior

Positive self concept that arises in the counselee stems from the belief and positive piker pattern of the counselee to the ability and potential that he has. The results showed that the subjects had low self-concept. Low self-concept is shown include embarrassment with different physical circumstances, minder, do not want to ask the teacher if you do not understand, do not want to go forward, do not want to mingle with friends and, feel different from friends because always called as duck every talking. The purpose of this study is to change the client's irrational beliefs (which impact on emotions and behavior) to be irrational. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) aims to improve and change attitudes, perceptions, beliefs and views of irrational counselees to be rational, so that the counselee can develop themselves and achieve optimal self-realization. The type of research used in this study is a qualitative case study that is descriptive. Observation results show that after being given individual counseling service of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) technique there is a change, that the counselee is no longer embarrassed by his physical condition, going out of class to play, the counselee asks and forward the class, start accepting the shortcomings and try to optimize the potential there on him. The use of individual counseling techniques Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) can help students in improving the concept of Positive Self

scholarly journals Exploring the Effects of a Single Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Workshop in Elite Blind Soccer Players

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew G. Wood ◽  
Jamie B. Barker ◽  
Martin Turner ◽  
Peter Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Irrational Beliefs ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy ◽  
Emotive Behavior ◽  
Rational Emotive ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Physiological Markers ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Perceived Helpfulness

Research examining the effects of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) on athletic performance is emerging. There is, however, a paucity of research exploring psychological interventions in specialized sport populations. The present study investigated the effects of a single REBT workshop, including intellectual and practical insight into the ABC(DE) framework, on psychological, physiological, and performance markers in an elite blind soccer team. From use of a within-participant pretest–posttest crossover design in an ecologically valid setting, data indicated small and immediate reductions in irrational beliefs, perceived helpfulness of preperformance anxiety, and physiological markers (i.e., systolic blood pressure) prior to a penalty-kick simulation. However, no substantial changes were shown in penalty-kick performance. In sum, although the findings elucidate some benefits of a single REBT workshop, the educational insight into the ABC(DE) framework was deemed insufficient for meaningful changes in outcome measures. Practical implications and recommendations for future researchers are discussed.

scholarly journals The Effects of REBT, and the Use of Credos, on Irrational Beliefs and Resilience Qualities in Athletes

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saqib Deen ◽  
Martin James Turner ◽  
Rebecca S.K. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Irrational Beliefs ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Emotive Behavior ◽  
Rational Emotive ◽  
The Future ◽  
Rational Emotive Behavior

The use of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) in sport psychology has received little attention in research to date, but is steadily growing. Therefore, to further add to the building body of research, this study examines the efficacy of REBT (comprising five counseling sessions, and four homework assignments) in decreasing self-reported irrational beliefs, and increasing self-reported resilient qualities in five elite squash players from Malaysia. The study uses a single-case multiple-baseline across-participants design. Visual and graphical analyses revealed that REBT reduced self-reported irrational beliefs significantly in all athletes, and raised self-reported resilient qualities significantly in some athletes. Athlete’s feedback, reflections on the usage of REBT, Athlete Rational Resilience Credos, and the practice of sport psychology across cultures are discussed, along with guidance for the future use of REBT in relevant settings.

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