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The following represents our response to the chapter “How B-C Connection and Negotiation of F allow the Design and Implementation of a Cooperative and Effective Disputing in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy” submitted by Ruggiero, Caselli, and Sassaroli regarding critical aspects of Rational Emotive Behavior theory and practice. We expand on several points made in their chapter, including the importance of a solid therapeutic alliance and strategies to attain this, common factors in psychotherapy as they relate to REBT, the often overlooked and/or underrecognized behavioral consequences of irrational beliefs, important aspects of assessment and how it contributes to case conceptualization, how REBT in most cases involves a simultaneous process of assessment and treatment, a method that often deviates from many other CBT approaches, and important considerations of cognitive process and content domain. The importance of progress monitoring for REBT trainees as well as seasoned practitioners is also reviewed. We agree with the authors that a component of REBT practice is eliciting any doubts or reservations clients may have about aspects of the theory or specific clinical interventions and strategies. Many new REBT therapists fail to elicit this from clients, leading either to a rupture in the therapeutic alliance or serves as an obstacle in the development of an alliance. Finally, it is important to note that historically REBT has received criticism by others in the field for what is perceived to be an aggressive therapeutic approach. The authors of this chapter accurately explain the importance of preparation of disputation of irrational beliefs by establishing a clear emotional and/or behavioral goal and ensuring an understanding of the B-C connection on the part of clients. This preparation allows for an organic process of cognitive restructuring and helps to circumvent a counterproductive style of therapy practice.
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DiGiuseppe, R., Doyle, K. (2021). Commentary on Chapter “How B-C Connection and Negotiation of F allow the Design and Implementation of a Cooperative and Effective Disputing in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy”: REBT’s B-C Connection and Negotiation of F. In: Ruggiero, G.M., Caselli, G., Sassaroli, S. (eds) CBT Case Formulation as Therapeutic Process. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63587-9_9
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