Dealing with Procrastination: The REBT Approach and a Demonstration Session

In this article, the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) approach to procrastination is outlined and demonstrated using
the transcript of a session conducted in the REBT “Master Therapists” DVD Series (Dryden in Overcoming Procrastination: Master
Therapists DVD series, Albert Ellis Institute, New York, 2008). A commentary provides links between the demonstration session and the general approach. The session provides particular
emphasis on helping procrastinating clients develop an attitude of discomfort tolerance and the need to focus on specific
examples of procrastination and the specific rational beliefs that must be acted on in order to replace procrastination with
task engagement.