REBT Primary Certificate Practicum

2942 West Lake Street,Chicago IL 60612

02 April, 2022

Description

An intense two-day practicum, featuring commentary and open discussion where participants will learn basic Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy • What we'll do An intense two-day practicum, featuring commentary and open discussion where participants will learn the Rational Emotive Behavior Theory of emotional disturbance and change by two of the world's leading REBT practitioners, Terry London and Dr. Michael Shear, PSY.D. Strategies for identifying and challenging clients’ dysfunctional beliefs and constructing more adaptive beliefs, emotions and behavior will be a prime focus. REBT’s conceptualization of emotions and reducing some of the common errors that new REBT therapists make will also be covered. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their REBT skills in small groups and receive immediate feedback from 2 of the most experienced, certified REBT supervisors available. • What to bring A sense of humor, a high tolerance for marginal language (both facilitators channel Albert Ellis, since they have both studied directly with him), an open mind, a desire to learn instead of emote. • Important to know This will be a hands-on practice-oriented session with emphasis on trying, making mistakes, and trying again. We have found that this is the most efficient manner of mastering REBT, by using it. For Illinois residents that qualify, there are 16 CEU's available from IODAPCA plus for those certified as LCP or LSW in the State of Illinois, there are also CE credits available through our PC and SW CE Sponsor Licenses. • Nobody here is affiliated with, nor wants to be confused with, the Albert Ellis Institute! Please be sure that you know you're dealing with former, long-time students of Albert Ellis himself, and not with the institution that bears his name. Above and Beyond is a behavioral, outpatient, harm-reduction addiction recovery center which offers the highest level of treatment available anywhere to those without assets or ability to pay. We have coupled our own direct evidence with the overwhelming body of peer-reviewed, published evidence that proves addiction is 70% psychological and, based on our interpretation and effective use of this material, provide relevant behavioral pathways to purpose and meaning, self-acceptance, and goal setting. The uncovering of meaning and purpose displaces existential vacuum and suicidal ideation, which are now rare in our populations. Our staff members have earned Masters Level degrees in Mental Health and our Clinical Protocol, unique in the industry, merges their massive knowledge with REBT, positive psychology, logotherapy, music and art therapies, trauma and transgenerational trauma therapies, street yoga, acupuncture and 20 or so other proprietary curriculums that we offer free of charge to those who need it the most.