Walter J. Matweychuk, Ph.D. Dr. Albert Ellis, the originator of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), often said that “Repetition is the mother of learning.” I like to remind my patients that to use REBT, one needs to understand its core principles and therapeutic strategies. REBT is a psychoeducational therapy, and therefore one can learn by listening to audios and videos. On … Read more
Repetition Is the Mother of Learning 6/29/2020 Dr. Albert Ellis, the originator of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), often said that “Repetition is the mother of learning.” I like to remind my patients that to use REBT, one needs to understand its core principles and therapeutic strategies. REBT is a psychoeducational therapy, and therefore one can learn […]
To derive maximum benefit from REBT, you need to understand the theory and core concepts of REBT. To use the ABC model of REBT, you need to identify the Adversity you are facing, and the Basic Attitudes that are largely responsible for your emotional upset. The attitudes you hold have profound Consequences for how you … Read more
Remember REBT’s Rule of Three When Doing Your ABCs 5/23/2020 To derive maximum benefit from REBT, you need to understand the theory and core concepts of REBT. To use the ABC model of REBT, you need to identify the Adversity you are facing, and the Basic Attitudes that are largely responsible for your emotional upset. […]
As this pandemic drags on, we all are starting to feel the discomfort of the new normal. I am glad I have been trained in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) because it is enabling me to cope effectively with the inconvenience of the pandemic. I predict that as the social distancing measures remain in place, … Read more
All Things Are Bearable with Proper Reasoning 4/20/2020 As this pandemic drags on, we all are starting to feel the discomfort of the new normal. I am glad I have been trained in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) because it is enabling me to cope effectively with the inconvenience of the pandemic. I predict that […]
Dr. Albert Ellis, the creator of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), taught that all courses of action have their advantages and disadvantages. He explained that when we have an attitude such as “This bad thing must not exist,” we are likely to jump to “because it does exist, it is awful.” He instead advocated holding a scientific attitude towards … Read more
Note: I forewarn the reader that this piece will not be easy to read. I intend to address difficult and painful possibilities in a realistic way. REBT is a practical approach to problems of daily living. Main Point: With the philosophical attitudes of REBT, you can transcend great adversity such as illness, death to you or a … Read more
Taking Responsibility for Your Emotional Upset Main Point: REBT cannot help you to change others or external situations since these are beyond your direct control. However, REBT can help you to change your behavior so that you increase the chances of influencing others to change, and of bringing about change in external situations. In Rational Emotive … Read more
Dr. Walter J. Matweychuk – Avoiding Language Traps Which Lead to Unhealthy Emotions In Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), we teach and encourage you to think clearly and rationally about what you do, what others do, and what goes on in life. REBT shows you that rational, scientific thinking leads to healthy emotional functioning and … Read more
