Logotherapy-Enhanced REBT: An Integration of Discovery and Reason

Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy and Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) are at seemingly opposite ends of the psychotherapeutic spectrum. However, a close review of the assumptions and philosophy of each school of therapy reveals that these two systems are compatible. We pr...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of contemporary psychotherapy 2005-07, Vol.35 (2), p.145-155
Hauptverfasser: Hutchinson, Geoffrey T., Chapman, Benjamin P.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Viktor Frankl's Logotherapy and Albert Ellis's Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) are at seemingly opposite ends of the psychotherapeutic spectrum. However, a close review of the assumptions and philosophy of each school of therapy reveals that these two systems are compatible. We propose that a Logotherapy-enhanced REBT can increase human achievement and happiness by balancing the individual discovery of meaning with the pursuit of reason. This integrated and enhanced therapy will help human beings participate in positive life experiences and take greater responsibility for change. Fruitful and beneficial aspects of a Logotherapy enhanced-REBT are explored with respect to cognitions, emotions, and the reduction of rumination. Conclusions are drawn, limitations are discussed, and future recommendations are outlined.
ISSN:0022-0116
1573-3564
DOI:10.1007/s10879-005-2696-x