Helping clients understand that their irrational beliefs are holding them back is crucial when using REBT therapy. For Albert, I will use various strategies to ensure that Albert realizes that the self-defeating beliefs hold him back. I will explain to Albert how using ‘must’ is the cause of emotional instability. For Albert, using ‘must’ is making him feel inadequate and deficient person. After Albert realizes that the irrational thoughts are burdening him, he will become more engaged in beneficial behaviors. People who have recognized that the irrational thoughts are not absolute shed the negative beliefs because they do not benefit them. According to Corey (2013), disputing the irrational thoughts that a client holds is a crucial aspect of RBET and the clients have to go over it until they determine that the negative thoughts are no longer strong. I will teach Albert to dispute irrational thoughts by questioning what will happen if they fail to do what they thought was a must for them. For instance, for Albert, I will ask him to question what will happen if he fails to meet Paula’s needs or what will happen is, he does not prove himself. Such questioning helps Albert drop irrational thoughts, and this will benefit his health.
