What Are REBT and Disputation?

Through REBT, you will better understand your motivations and how you create irrational or self-defeating thoughts.

Disputation is the process through which you question your irrational thoughts and take a step back to dispute them.

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This is a strategy that can help you continually combat your anxiety.

How Does Your Therapist Help?

Your REBT therapist will actively work with you to identify key issues and correct irrational behaviors.

A goodtherapistis empathetic, persistent, and helps you lead a productive life.

Instead, you work to correct the behaviors and move forward without focusing on root cause.

REBT and Disputation Are Hard Work

REBT and disputation are not easy.

The process requires a great deal of dedication and effort on your part (and your therapist’s).

However, the results can be long-lasting.

Through this, you will actively work against your fears.

It a lifelong technique to promote your ability to handle your fears moving forward.

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