The Rational Approach: Learning about Albert Ellis

The Rational Approach: Learning about Albert Ellis

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to understand the basic principles of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and its creator Albert Ellis.

Explain the learning objective to the students. Make sure they understand what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about Albert Ellis?

Who is Albert Ellis?

Albert Ellis was a psychologist and the founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).

Introduce Albert Ellis and give a brief overview of his work.

Early Life

Albert Ellis was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 27, 1913.

Provide some background information on Albert Ellis' early life.

Education

Ellis earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Columbia University in 1947.

Provide information about Ellis' education background.

The ABC Model

The ABC model is the foundation of REBT, which states that people's beliefs about events (B) largely determine their emotional and behavioral responses (C), rather than the events themselves (A).

Explain the ABC model and provide examples to help students understand.

REBT Principles

REBT is based on the idea that irrational thoughts and beliefs lead to negative emotions and behaviors. By identifying and challenging these beliefs, individuals can change their emotional and behavioral responses.

Provide an overview of the principles of REBT and how they relate to the ABC model.

Ellis' Contributions

Ellis made significant contributions to the field of psychology, including the development of REBT and the creation of the Albert Ellis Institute.

Discuss the impact of Ellis' work on the field of psychology.

REBT Techniques

REBT uses a variety of techniques to help individuals identify and challenge their irrational beliefs, including cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, and humor.

Provide information on specific techniques used in REBT.

Applications of REBT

REBT has been used to treat a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

Discuss the real-world applications of REBT in the field of mental health.

Conclusion

Albert Ellis' contributions to the field of psychology have had a lasting impact on the way we understand and treat mental health issues.

Summarize the main points of the lesson and emphasize the importance of Ellis' work.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.