Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Approach
Introduction
Within the last sixty years, behavioral approaches and cognitive behavioral approaches to therapy have been introduced (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2013). The behavioral and cognitive behavioral approach was created in contrast to the other leading approaches of the time. The approach came about when leading psychologists such as Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck chose to explore the behavior of individuals in terms of their cognitions versus the environment or past experiences. There are different theories within the behavioral and cognitive behavior approach (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, rational-emotive therapy, functional family therapy). This paper seeks to explore the different aspects of the behavioral and cognitive behavioral approach and to explore a personal approach regarding faith and family therapy.
Part One: Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Approach
Leading Figures/Historical and Current Events In the 1960s and 1970s, there were three influential men from disciplines related to counseling and psychology whose work created the basis for behavioral and cognitive …show more content…
In the year of 1959, Ellis founded the Albert Ellis Institute which was previously known as the Rational Living Institute. At this institute, Ellis created a behavioral approach that would be known as rational-emotive cognitive behavioral therapy. The institute is still in place and psychologists from around the world work at the institute researching the current methods of RECBT. Ellis initially created rational-emotive cognitive behavioral therapy to take the blame of an individual’s behavior from another individual (e.g., parent, caregiver, boss, and spouse). Prior to studying the cognitions of individuals, Ellis studied psychoanalysis; however he eventually discredited the theory and its focus on events that happen early in childhood (Farley,
Introduction
Within the last sixty years, behavioral approaches and cognitive behavioral approaches to therapy have been introduced (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2013). The behavioral and cognitive behavioral approach was created in contrast to the other leading approaches of the time. The approach came about when leading psychologists such as Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck chose to explore the behavior of individuals in terms of their cognitions versus the environment or past experiences. There are different theories within the behavioral and cognitive behavior approach (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, rational-emotive therapy, functional family therapy). This paper seeks to explore the different aspects of the behavioral and cognitive behavioral approach and to explore a personal approach regarding faith and family therapy.
Part One: Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Approach
Leading Figures/Historical and Current Events In the 1960s and 1970s, there were three influential men from disciplines related to counseling and psychology whose work created the basis for behavioral and cognitive …show more content…
In the year of 1959, Ellis founded the Albert Ellis Institute which was previously known as the Rational Living Institute. At this institute, Ellis created a behavioral approach that would be known as rational-emotive cognitive behavioral therapy. The institute is still in place and psychologists from around the world work at the institute researching the current methods of RECBT. Ellis initially created rational-emotive cognitive behavioral therapy to take the blame of an individual’s behavior from another individual (e.g., parent, caregiver, boss, and spouse). Prior to studying the cognitions of individuals, Ellis studied psychoanalysis; however he eventually discredited the theory and its focus on events that happen early in childhood (Farley,