Albert Ellis
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) was created by Albert Ellis. Albert Ellis believed that people’s viewpoints strongly affected their emotional performance. Those who use REBT practice a variety of strategies that promote the therapeutic relationships. For example, this approach has cognitive strategies, (distracting oneself, using visualization), behavioral strategies (relaxation, role-playing) and affective strategies (persuading, using humor). The goal of REBT is to emphasize on outcomes such as changes in viewpoints and decrease in symptoms. This approach first and foremost helps people to understand cognitive skills that encourages logical thinking, which inevitably leads to happiness and self-acceptance. This approach additionally helps people become cognizant of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
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Aaron Beck
Cognitive therapy was created by Aaron Beck. Cognitive Therapy focuses on solving problems and learning skills. During Cognitive Therapy, the clinician identifies goals and interventions for treatment. The goal of Cognitive Therapy is to help people understand, become cognizant, and fix the faults in their information processing system. In order for this to be successful, the therapist must recognize the immediate and underlying views. It is a hope that at the end of treatment skills and attitudes are established and people are able to live more satisfying lives. Treatment for Cognitive Therapy is essentially 6-14 session long. Prior to client coming in, the clinician prearranges the session to maximize productivity.
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Albert Bandura
Social Learning Theory was created by Albert Bandura. The Social Learning Theory is a cognitive process that occurs in a social environment. Albert Bandura believed that people learn through observation, and modeling others. Bandura believed that modeling was more than an influence on ones actions, yet it was a way to improve self-efficacy. He additionally believed that through observation of a role model, fears could be reduced to complete challenging tasks.
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David Meichenbaum
David Meichenbaum created cognitive behavior therapy. Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a goal-oriented treatment that focuses on problem solving. The goal of CBT is to change the way of thinking and behavior that lead to people’s difficulties. CBT is very similar to behavior therapy, although is also additionally focuses on modification of thoughts. CBT involves people to evaluate and assess their dysfunctional cognitions. An important factor of this therapy is to create positive change in people’s lives, including their “self talk” and “empowerment.” CBT works by changing people’s actions by honing in on the persons thoughts, images, and beliefs |
Reality Therapy was created by William Glasser. Reality Therapy is a form of therapy that is primarily focused on choice. Reality Therapy focuses on present issues that a person is facing, as apposed to issues that a person experiences in their past. Those who practice Reality Therapy believe that a person may be able to develop, improve and strengthen connections with others. At its core, Reality therapy promotes problem solving. The overarching goal of reality therapy is to help people have more control over their life by making improved choices.
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