Assignment: Cognitive Behavioral Theory Versus Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory NRNP 6640-14

Assignment: Cognitive Behavioral Theory Versus Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory NRNP 6640-14

Assignment: Cognitive Behavioral Theory Versus Rational Emotive Behavioral Theory
While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational emotive behavioral therapy
(REBT) have many similarities, they are distinctly different therapeutic approaches. When
assessing clients and selecting one of these therapies, you must recognize the importance of
not only selecting the one that is best for the client, but also the approach that most aligns
to your own skill set. For this Assignment, as you examine the similarities and differences
between CBT and REBT, consider which therapeutic approach you might use with your
clients.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
 Compare cognitive behavioral therapy and rational emotive behavioral therapy
 Recommend cognitive behavioral therapies for clients
To prepare:
 Review the media in this week’s Learning Resources.
 Reflect on the various forms of cognitive behavioral therapy.
The Assignment
In a 1- to 2-page paper, address the following:
 Briefly describe how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and rational emotive
behavioral therapy (REBT) are similar.
 Explain at least three differences between CBT and REBT. Include how these
differences might impact your practice as a mental health counselor.

 Explain which version of cognitive behavioral therapy you might use with clients
and why. Support your approach with evidence-based literature.
Note: The College of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page,
introduction, summary, and references. The Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing
Center provides an example of those required elements (available
at http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/57.htm). All papers submitted must use this formatting.
By Day 7
Submit your Assignment.
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grading criteria from this area.
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Week in Review
Now that you have:
 Compared cognitive behavioral therapy and rational emotive behavioral therapy
 Recommended cognitive behavioral therapies for clients
Next week, you will:
 Assess clients presenting with posttraumatic stress disorder
 Analyze therapeutic approaches for treating clients presenting with posttraumatic
stress disorder
 Evaluate outcomes for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder
Next Week

To go to the next week:
Week 5

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Learning Resources
Required Readings
Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-
to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing
Company.
 Chapter 8, “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” (pp. 313–346)

American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Required Media

Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2013). Counseling and psychotherapy
theories in context and practice [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net.

Beck, A. (1994). Aaron Beck on cognitive therapy [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA:
Psychotherapy.net.

Eysenck, H. (n.d.). Hans Eysenck on behavior therapy [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA:
Psychotherapy.net.

Optional Resources
Ellis, A. (2012). Albert Ellis on REBT [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net.

Note: You will access this media from the Walden Library databases. The approximate
length of this media piece is 50 minutes.