REBT: Applying The ABCDE Model

REBT is based on ABCDE model. The best approach it implementing the ABCDE model with stress in the form of a worksheet (Doyle, DiGiuseppe, Dryden, & Backx, 2014). The worksheet outlines the ABCDE model (Appendix A). The client can first identify their activating event and consequence (feelings) of the activating event (Doyle, DiGiuseppe, Dryden, & Backx, 2014). The next step is beliefs about their activating event (Doyle, DiGiuseppe, Dryden, & Backx, 2014). When the client has identified their irrational beliefs, then they can move to the next step, disputing the irrational beliefs (Doyle, DiGiuseppe, Dryden, & Backx, 2014). The client can find their dysfunctional (irrational) beliefs and dispute the belief. The client can further identify if the belief is helpful or causing harm (Doyle, …show more content…
The activating event can be compromised by asking the client certain questions, for example, what event occurred to cause the stress and what types of feelings the client was experiencing (Doyle, DiGiuseppe, Dryden, & Backx, 2014). The questions leads the client to the consequences or feelings associated with the event and how the beliefs are affecting the client’s behaviors (Doyle, DiGiuseppe, Dryden, & Backx, 2014). Is the behaviors good or bad which are associated with the event? The next step for the client is determining the beliefs associated with the stressful event. Is the beliefs associated with the stressful event irrational or rational beliefs? If the beliefs are irrational, than the client may decide to change their beliefs. The process of changing their beliefs consists of disputing the beliefs (Doyle, DiGiuseppe, Dryden, & Backx, 2014). When the client can successfully dispute the belief which enhanced their stress, the belief can be changed to a more appropriate one for the client (Doyle, DiGiuseppe, Dryden, & Backx, 2014). The process may take some time for the client to change their