Abstract
In this study, I analysed Albert Ellis’s posthumous contribution to the APA “Theories of Psychotherapy” series (Ellis and
Joffe Ellis 2011) for evidence of errors and confusions with respect to the “ABCs” of REBT. A total of 74 of such errors/confusions were found
with most being made about beliefs at “B” (n = 59), particularly about irrational beliefs (n = 38). A variety of errors and
confusions were also made about the relationship between “B” and “C” and about emotional “Cs”. Weaknesses of the current study
were noted and suggestions for future research made.
Joffe Ellis 2011) for evidence of errors and confusions with respect to the “ABCs” of REBT. A total of 74 of such errors/confusions were found
with most being made about beliefs at “B” (n = 59), particularly about irrational beliefs (n = 38). A variety of errors and
confusions were also made about the relationship between “B” and “C” and about emotional “Cs”. Weaknesses of the current study
were noted and suggestions for future research made.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Article
- Pages 1-14
- DOI 10.1007/s10942-011-0140-6
- Authors
- Windy Dryden, Goldsmiths University of London, New Cross, London, SE14 6NW UK
- Journal Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy
- Online ISSN 1573-6563
- Print ISSN 0894-9085