Albert Ellis and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) – Jeffrey Guterman describes the theory and practice of Albert Ellis’s Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) across the following issues: human nature, theory of problem formation, theory of change, and techniques. Topics include the ABC theory, the distinction between rational beliefs and irrational beliefs, and disputing irrational beliefs. See www.jeffreyguterman.com for more information. Erratum About half way through the video (at 04:55), Jeffrey Guterman incorrectly uses the term “irrational beliefs” to refer to “preferences, wishes, hopes, desires, likes, and wants…” when it was his intention to refer to “rational beliefs.”

Early therapy can change brains of kids with autism

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Now researchers have been able to show that a particular type of behavioral therapy called the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) not only improves autism symptoms, but actually normalizes brain activity and improves social behavior. Autism is a …
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Autism therapy to be covered for children on Medicaid

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Children with autism spectrum disorders insured by the state's Apple Health program, including those on Medicaid, will be covered for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy under a lawsuit settlement approved by U.S. District Court Judge Richard A …
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