Novice Counselor's blog

The Novice Counselor is human and like everyone else sometimes has dysfunctional thoughts. For example, the Novice Counselor has thoughts which deal with catastrophizing a situation and thinking negatively instead of positively about setbacks. For example she will think: if so-and-so has not called me or emailed her, that means he hates her; [...]

Abstract
This project describes the treatment of a low-income client suffering with low self-esteem. The primary treatment mode utilizes Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Background and causes of low self-esteem are explored, followed by steps taken to identify and dispute the client’s irrational thinking, utilizing REBT’s ABC Model. Suggestions for addressing client’s economic [...]