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A Compare-Contrast Analysis: Rogerian Therapy to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Barton, A. (1974). Three worlds of therapy: An existential-phenomenological study of the therapies of freud, jung, and rogers ([1st ed. ed.). Palo Alto, Calif: National Press Books.
A. Background: not available for this source
B. Underlying assumptions: humans are motivated by self-fulfillment and move in a positive and goal-oriented direction. Needs are partially factored in, such as hunger and sex.
C. Views of human development and maladaptive behavior: Not much is given in this source on theory of personality, other than saying that the stages of development are not described in great detail in person-centered therapy. Maladaptive behavior arises when certain
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Process of therapy: A distressed client comes to therapy for guidance from the therapist. There is an emphasis on focusing on the client as acceptance of the client to make the therapeutic relationship a strong one.
G. Evaluative research on treatment outcomes: not available for this source
H. Issues of individual and cultural diversity: different therapists may be more sensitive to certain aspects of their client’s conditions of worth (different values between client and therapist). Coming from different cultures can affect created conditions of worth for both.
I. Scholarly pros and cons: the becoming of a growth oriented and real self under positive regard. Others see this as relying on feelings too much.
J. Student opinion: the comparison between Freud, Jung, and Rogers proved to be interesting in that the theories are all drastically in their own ways. I felt that it specifically summed up PCT pretty well, however left out seemed to up-talk it instead of suggesting possible fallacies of the theory as much.
Binder, V., Binder, A., & Rimland, B. (1976). Modern therapies (A spectrum book, s-397). Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall.
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Process of therapy: not available for this source
G. Evaluative research on treatment outcomes: not available for this source
H. Issues of individual and cultural diversity: not available for this source
I. Scholarly pros and cons: help clients get better and not just feel better
J. Student opinion: this source provided basic information of REBT and then provided a case study that I found to be very helpful. The dialogue helped to give an example of how questioning works as well as how it guides the client to rethink faulty beliefs.
Burton, A. (1959). Case studies in counseling and psychotherapy (Prentice-Hall psychology series). Englewood Cliffs, N.J: Prentice-Hall.
A. Background: not available for this source
B. Underlying assumptions: not available for this source
C. Views of human development and maladaptive behavior: false conditions of worth are noted in the two provided case examples in the form of interviews.
D. Assessment methods: the interviews show that there is not much assessment in PCT; the client just begins where they want to begin. Both clients in both cases told the therapist what the general problem was, instead of the therapist telling the
In conclusion, my opinion on Carl Gustav Jung has come full circle. In a sense, the very qualities about him that I found troubling initially are the same qualities that allowed him to be brave enough to defy and question, at first, Freud, and later perhaps the entire psychiatric establishment base, and come up with theories and concepts that are still being built upon. There are elements of his work in the Humanistic approach, Existentialism, and obviously the various Jungians, and neo-Jungians that continue to explore the meaning he was able to give to what previously held little meaning. Dr. Jung’s work was visionary, to say the least, visionary indeed.
Case conceptualization explains the nature of a client’s problem and how they develop such problem ( Hersen, & Porzelius, p.3, 2002) In counseling, assessment is viewed as a systematic gathering of information to address a client’s presenting concerns effectively. The assessment practice provides diagnostic formulation and counseling plans, and aids to identify assets that could help the client cope better with concern that they are current. Assessment is present as a guide for treatment and support in the “evaluation process. Although many methods can be employed to promote a thorough assessment, no one method should be used by itself” (Erford, 2010, p.269-270). Eventually, it is the counselor's job to gain adequate information concerning the client and the client's presenting concerns to establish an effective treatment strategy. Using a combination of assessment techniques increases the likelihood of positive interventions and promotes successful treatment (Erford, 2010, p.271). A case conceptualization reflects how the professional counselor understands the nature of the presenting problems and includes a diagnostic formulation. Case conceptualization organizes assessment data into meaningful outline, applying research, and theory to make sense of client’s current problem.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) is designed to confront a client’s irrational beliefs (Corey 2017). First created by Albert Ellis, REBT emphasizes the importance of assessing, deciding, and thinking about one’s own cognitive process. Therapists who use this technique often confront a client’s irrational thoughts directly; the therapist encourages new, more beneficial ways of thinking. The current client is suffering from feelings of anxiety and inadequateness brought on by her father’s disapproval; many of the thoughts she has are irrational and she constantly blames herself for her father’s actions and beliefs about her. REBT would be beneficial to her situation because it would help identify her irrational thoughts and consequently lead to more rational ones (Corey 2017).
CT encompasses different types of therapy techniques that focuses on the impact of a client’s thinking. Other models include Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), just to name a few. One thing that these branches of therapy have in common is that the individual's thoughts are related to external behaviors and feelings. What causes the negative behaviors, feelings or thoughts are the perception...
Norcross, John C., and Prochaska, James O. (2014). Systems of psychotherapy: A transtheoretical analysis (8th ed). Stamford, CT.: Cengage Learning.
Roth, A., Fonagy, P. (2005). What works for Whom? A Critical Review of Psychotherapy Research. US: Guilford Press.
REBT therapists focus on having the clients think rationally. Irrational thought does not help a person reach goals (Bishop, 2004). Rational thought in REBT is not the general definition where it’s “logically valid”. Rather rational thought is cognition that is effective for an individual (Ellis, 1999). Irrational thinking causes emotion reasoning, low frustration levels, and automatic thinking the worst of a situation. However, rational thought is flexible and realistic which helps a person reach their goals (Bishop, 2004)
In addition, some clients may want to explore their multiple identities and how they position themselves in a world that is highly influenced by culture. Nonetheless, as I read this question, I realized that there is no right or wrong answer. Similarly, there is no right or wrong reason to come to therapy. Therapy is for the individuals who want help regardless of a reason or problem. It is possible that some clients may not have a problem but that is not for the therapist to judge. Instead, the therapist must remain curious and explore the client’s perception of the problem or problems in order to identify unique outcomes and help build preferred
Nevid, J.S. & Rathus, S. A. (2013). Psychology and the Challenges of Life: Adjustments and Growth. (12 ed.) Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons Inc.
Irwin G. Sarason and Barbara R. Sara, Abnormal Psychology: The Problem of Maladaptive Behavior,10th ed. (Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2002)
Erik Erikson introduced us to eight stages of development that happens over a person’s lifespan. At each stage, there is a developmental task with a crisis that will need to be resolved to successfully go through that stage development. During these tasks, vulnerability is increased and there is enhanced potential. If the task is handled successfully, then we can see healthy development occurring. This idea of people going through different stages helps to explain why people develop differently and how one develops during childhood can directly affect how they will be and/or act during later years in life. This paper will examine my personal
REBT has been shown to be a clinically effective therapy in thousands of studies over the years. (Ellis, 1971) Due to the number of techniques of this therapy it is one in which the counselor can tailor to the individual needs of their client utilizing those which are helpful but not necessarily all of the techniques. REBT is practiced widely and the research and information available on its effectiveness, different variations of the techniques are many.
Murdock, NL 2004, Theories of counselling and psychotherapy: A case approach, Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall, New York.
165). The therapeutic method involves the therapist interacting with the client and inspiring the client’s development “by listening, guiding, instructing, and requiring” (Jones & Butman, 2011, p. 311). In ET, the counseling process is tailored to assist the client in developing through the awareness of knowledge that they are the ones that make the choices and decisions in their life about the direction their life will take. Instead of utilizing a mental illness model, the effectiveness is built on a real, authentic relationship that encourages prosperity and development in the client. The therapist and the client have a relationship, the therapist is a mentor to assist the client in the art of living a full
Corey, G. (2011). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. (ninth ed., pp. 291-301). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.