The goal of rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is primarily to teach children to...

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) focuses on helping individuals recognize and alter irrational beliefs that impact their emotional well-being and behavior. This therapeutic approach emphasizes the connection between thoughts, emotions, and actions, positing that negative emotional responses are often rooted in these irrational beliefs. By teaching children to identify these beliefs, REBT empowers them to challenge and replace them with more rational, constructive thoughts.

Changing irrational beliefs can lead to improved emotional health, better problem-solving abilities, and healthier interpersonal relationships. This foundational goal of modifying thought patterns is what distinguishes REBT from other therapeutic approaches. While enhancing social skills, increasing self-confidence, and improving academic performance can be beneficial outcomes of therapy, the primary aim of REBT is the identification and alteration of irrational beliefs that hinder emotional and behavioral functioning.