The word Rational in relation to therapy sounds like it can be a judgement or criticism of how someone perceives a situation, or a thought, maybe even a person. Maybe it is, and there is benefit to being more direct in identifying that a thought is irrational and therefore not beneficial to your overall mental health. Some clients prefer a less direct approach to therapy, but how effective is that method and how successful is the client in feeling better and meeting their therapeutic goals.
Here is what Rational Living Therapy is and what you can expect in working with a therapist who practices Rational Living Therapy…
What is Rational Living Therapy?
The term ‘Rational’ can often sound offensive or misunderstood in its use, so it makes sense that Rational Living Therapy could be, too. The definition of Rational is: to be based or in accordance with reason or logic. Many people are certain that their thoughts are based in reason and logic; however, if they are having negative emotions or experience depression and anxiety it is very possible that they are actually being irrational.
This modality gives people the opportunity to self-determine if they are being logical and reasonable without the feedback being negative or harsh or coming from anyone else. Rational Living Therapy is a systemic approach to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It emphasizes both therapist skills and client rational self-counseling skills.
Features of Rational Living Therapy are highly motivational, very instructive, focusing on underlying assumptions, and avoiding irrational labeling. Rational Living Therapy takes the best of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Therapy and integrates knowledge and research findings in the areas of cognitive development, learning theory, general semantics, brain functioning, social psychology and perception, and linguistics. Rational Living Therapy takes advantage of special brain states to facilitate learning and progress.
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The practice of Rational Living Therapy sounds like the perfect combination of all the most effective, well know, and frequently used modalities. Could this be right for you? If you feel that the skills you have gained in therapy seem to fall short of getting you through difficult situations on your own, maybe this practice is worth trying. The skills you learn might be valuable for all future situations and may prove to be an investment in your mental health without needing ongoing long-term therapy.