The Effectiveness of CBT in Treating OCD
According to Lata K. McGinn, PhD Cognitive Behavior Therapists (CBT) use systematic strategies to implement change following the development of idiographic case formulations, and are based on cognitive and behavioral models of psychopathology.1
Although structured assessments are used to diagnose conditions, …
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APA Discussion with Beck and Ellis
American Psychological Association
108th Convention
Washington DC, August 4-8, 2000
Photo by …
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How will I know if I am getting “real” CBT?
Structure of a CBT Session Judith S. Beck, PdH Every so often, I receive the following important question from consumers and potential clients who call our clinic at Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy in search of a referral: “How will I know if I’m getting ‘real’ CBT?” Good question! Read Dr. Beck's complete blog […]
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Christine’s experience with CBT
Hi REBT Mates! Christine Richardson posted the following as a comment in our long and perennial discussion about the differences between REBT and CBT. It is wonderful, thoughtful, and deserves a post of it’s own. I think you will find it interesting and moving. Unfortunately, the system seems to have eaten Christine’s member info […]
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How much stimulation is enough?
Disney is putting virtual reality on it’s new roller-coaster to enhance the experience. My gawd! Isn’t the reality of the roller coaster experience stimulation enough already??? Do you feel panicky or dull when you do not get your usual dose of stimulation? Me thinks we are all becoming just a little bit “faux-ADHD” in the […]
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It’s official! “Awfulize” is now a word!
Dr. Ellis coined the term “awfulize” by transforming the adjective “awful” into a verb. The language of REBT can sometimes sound a little contorted, especially when employing “ePrime,” in it’s preference for using more verbs and adverbs than nouns and adjectives. Now, it is official! “Awfulizing” has made it to the big time and is […]
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APA Discussion with Beck and Ellis
American Psychological Association 108th Convention Washington DC, August 4-8, 2000 Photo by Fenichel: Aaron Beck, Albert Ellis 3309 New Concepts in Practice: On Therapy– A Dialogue with Aaron T. Beck and Albert Ellis Now here was a historic dialogue between two legends in the field of cognitive therapy. Below is the report which was filed “asynchronously […]
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It’s perennial: Difference between REBT & CBT???
We are pleased to have Dr. Edelstein discuss the differences between REBT and CBT. Albert Ellis introduced Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in 1955, a radical change from the traditional therapies popular at the time. 1,547 total views, 0 views today Originally posted 2017-09-15 00:00:57.
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Aaron T. Beck on Wikipedia
Aaron T. Beck From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_T._Beck Aaron T. Beck Born Aaron Temkin Beck July 18, 1921 (age 96) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. Residence Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Nationality American Alma mater Brown University, Yale Medical School Known for his research on psychotherapy, psychopathology, suicide, and psychometrics Spouse(s) Phyllis W. Beck (m. 1950) Awards Grawemeyer Award […]
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Negative thinking patterns
"Negative thinking patterns can be immensely deceptive and persuasive, and change is rarely easy. But with patience and persistence, I believe that nearly all individuals suffering from depression can improve and experience a sense of joy and self-esteem once again. ~David Burns, author "Feelikng […]
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