Theory Application Grand Canyon University: PCN-500 Running head: THEORY APPLICATION 1 THEORY APPLICATION 7 Theory Application Introduction When examining the case study of Ana, the details provided about her life coupled with the symptoms she is experiencing could be theorized within the somewhat similar conceptual frameworks of the behavioral and rational emotive behavioral therapies. Due to personal beliefs and understanding, I selected the rational emotive behavioral method to provide both an explanation and effective remedy to the issues currently confronted by the client. Relevant Concepts Rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) is a client based approach, that draws upon both behavioral and cognitive techniques and approaches (Lecture 4, 2014). REBT is centered around the ABC approach to personality, which postulates that events are processed on an individual level, in the confines of personal ideology and beliefs, and this act results in an emotional reaction (Murdock, 2012). In application with the case study of Ana, many of the difficulties could be addressed through identification of stressful factors, and her personal perceptions that are linked to the symptoms of anxiety and depression. To expound, her unemployment experience could be affecting her deeply, due to her own perceptions of what it means to be jobless. Through REBT, Ana’s conceptualization of such outside influences could be shifted to reflect that they are not a significant indication of her self-worth. As these internal changes take place, her feelings about the issues she is currently facing will be rationalized in a manner which causes the lease amount of emotional discomfort. REBT vs. Other Theories The central constructs of behavioral therapy present the behavior of the client as the most important factor to be changed (Murdock, 2012). In addition, BT asserts that client behavior is directly correlated to the external environment, and behavior can be strengthened or weakened by positive or negative consequences (Murdock, 2012). In contrast, REBT is rooted in the ideology that people have control over their thoughts and behaviors, though they do not have control over the external factors that influence life (Murdoc, 2012). In Ana’s case, I believe this approach would provide more encouragement and to identify, understand, and shift personal views, as REBT is constructivist, and therefore less analytic and rigid when compared to BT (Murdock, 2012). As researched by Iftene, Predescu, Stefan, and David, REBT was found to be equally as effective in treating symptoms of depression even when compared to pharmacological and cognitive-behavioral modes of therapy (2015). These characteristics strengthen the applicability of REBT as a viable means of rehabilitation for Ana and the issues she is currently facing. Goals and Intervention Strategies Through the lens of REBT, the most prominent goals of therapy are to remove irrational beliefs, and resulti ...