Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), previously called rational therapy and rational emotive therapy, is a comprehensive, active-directive, philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy which focuses on resolving emotional and behavioral problems and disturbances and enabling people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. REBT was created and developed by the American psychotherapist and psychologist Albert Ellis who was inspired by many of the teachings of Asian, Greek, Roman and modern philosophers. REBT is one of the first and foremost forms of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and was first expounded by Ellis in the mid-1950s and continues its development to this day.
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Abstract Although extant research examining predictors of development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have focused primarily
on fear and anxiety, recent research suggests that a range of different emotional reactions may occur in response to traumatic
events. For example, specific aspects of traumatic exposure frequently include either experiencing or witnessing events that
may elicit disgust, including injury, death, or sexual assault (e.g., Dalgleish and Power in Behav Res Ther Spec Issue Festschrift
Spec Issue John Tea [...]
Abstract The present paper investigated whether academic psychologists show a tendency to rate the quality and appropriateness of scientific
studies more favorably when results and conclusions are consistent with their own prior beliefs (i.e., confirmation bias).
In an online experiment, 711 psychologists completed a questionnaire (e.g., about their belief in astrology) and evaluated
research that was presented in form of a short abstract in which 40 different behaviors (e.g., alcohol consumption, willingness
to share money) have [...]
Abstract This phenomenological study aimed at understanding the experiences of women living with intimate partners with substance abuse
problems. Findings show that the five participants’ family-of-origin experiences centrally influenced their degree of awareness
of their responses to their intimate partners’ addictive behaviors. Experiences leading to dawning of awareness include an
escalating toll on self, critical life events, and the catalytic effect of outsiders’ perspective and support. The discovery
of self and care [...]
Abstract A new inventory assessing thought-action fusion (TAF) in children is presented. We explore the psychometric properties of
this instrument and examine the associations between TAF, ritualistic and compulsive-like behavior (CLB) and anxiety. Three
hundred thirteen children ages 7–14 (M = 10.16, SD = 1.92) representing six grades (grouped into three grade levels (grades 2–3, 4–5, and 6–7) completed the Thought-action
Fusion Inventory for Children (TAFIC) and the Child Revised Manifest Anxiety Scal [...]
Abstract This article defines ways in which a community can honor older adults as an invaluable resource to community life. A biographical
study of a particular community is undertaken in order to extricate its theological convictions and ethical values. This study
underscores the pivotal role of older adults in community function. Moreover, this article challenges scholars, caregivers,
congregations to develop theories and strategies of care efficacious for healing.
Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11089-010-0308-5Au [...]
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Background Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important aspect of well-being that may improve with health behavior interventions.
However, health behavior change is difficult with pressure to maintain status quo.
Purpose This report examines the effects of two lifestyle interventions and an advice-only condition on HRQOL. Effects of meeting
behavioral goals and weight loss also were examined.
Methods Participants were 295 men and 467 women (34% African American) with pre-h [...]
Abstract
Background Television viewing time independent of physical activity is associated with a number of chronic diseases and related risk
factors; however, its relationship with chronic kidney disease is unknown.
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the cross-sectional and prospective relationships of television viewing time with
biomarkers of chronic kidney disease.
Methods Participants of the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study attended the baseline (n = 10, [...]
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Background Research has established a significant relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and pain; however,
very little research has examined the differential role of PTSD symptom clusters on pain outcomes.
Purpose (a) To confirm the most appropriate PTSD symptom factor structure for an orofacial pain population and (b) to test a model
of prediction of pain outcomes with PTSD symptom clusters.
Methods The study was a cross-sectional, retrospective case se [...]
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Content Type Journal ArticleCategory News and AnnouncementsDOI 10.1027/1016-9040/a000058
Journal European PsychologistPrint ISSN 1016-9040
Journal Volume Volume 15
Journal Issue Volume 15, Number 3 / 2010
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In Memoriam Dr. Elizabeth Campbell (1954–2010)
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory News and AnnouncementsDOI 10.1027/1016-9040/a000053
Journal European PsychologistPrint ISSN 1016-9040
Journal Volume Volume 15
Journal Issue Volume 15, Number 3 / 2010
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Abstract The present paper investigated whether academic psychologists show a tendency to rate the quality and appropriateness of scientifi [...]
Abstract This phenomenological study aimed at understanding the experiences of women living with intimate partners with substance abuse
pr [...]
Abstract A new inventory assessing thought-action fusion (TAF) in children is presented. We explore the psychometric properties of
this in [...]
Abstract This article defines ways in which a community can honor older adults as an invaluable resource to community life. A biographical
[...]
Abstract
Background Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important aspect of well-being that may improve with health behavior inte [...]
Abstract
Background Television viewing time independent of physical activity is associated with a number of chronic diseases and related r [...]
Abstract
Background Research has established a significant relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and pain; ho [...]
Meeting Calendar
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory News and AnnouncementsDOI 10.1027/1016-9040/a000058
Journal European PsychologistPrint ISS [...]
In Memoriam Dr. Elizabeth Campbell (1954–2010)
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory News and AnnouncementsDOI 10.1027/1016-9040/a000053
Journa [...]
Interview with Prof. Dr. Robert A. Roe, EFPA President
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory News and AnnouncementsDOI 10.1027/1016-9040/a000052Author [...] 
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The hunter vs. farmer theory is a hypothesis proposed by Thom Hartmann about the origins of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and adult attention-deficit disorder (AADD), that these conditions may be a result of a …
This article examines the impact of involuntary job loss on mental health as measured by admission to inpatient psychiatric treatment. Specifically, we investigate the impact on admission due to affective disorders, alcohol or drug abuse, and nervous or stress-related disorders. We focus on job loss due only to establishment closures, as this focus reduces the problem of distinguishing between causation and selection. Using linked employee-employer register data, we identify the job losses due to all establishment closures in Sweden in 1987-88. During a subsequent 12-year period we find that job loss significantly increased the risk of overall inpatient psychiatric hospital admission among women but not among men. When the results are broken down into the specific categories of mental disorders, we find that inpatient psychiatric treatment due to affective disorders and alcohol or drug abuse is significantly higher among the displaced women but we find no such effect for nervous or stress-related disorders. Among men, we find no significant impact of job loss on any of the categories of discharge diagnoses.
Steven C. Hayes (1948 ) is Nevada Foundation Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. He is known for an analysis of human language and cognition (Relational Frame Theory), and its application to various psychological difficulties (his work on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT (pronounced “act” not “ay see tee”), a branch of cognitive-behavioral therapy, is an empirically based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies together with commitment and behavior change strategies to increase psychological flexibility. Originally this approach was referred to as comprehensive distancing.
