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The argument has been made that if Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is to survive and prosper in the 21st century, its underlying personality theory requires further development and clarification. In this spirit, the concept of psychological health in REBT theory is examined in the present article. The concept of psychological health in personality theories is discussed briefly, as are the core aspects of the REBT view of emotional disturbance. Given that necessary context, a definition of the essence of psychological health in REBT theory is proposed and discussed. The clinical implications of the proposed definition are then explored.
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Ziegler, D.J. The Concept of Psychological Health in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy 21, 21–36 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1024129117726
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