Rational emotive therapy and global unconscious reframing, singly and combined: Effects on depression among women in midlife

Date of Publication

1996

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology

Subject Categories

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Counseling and Educational Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Irma C. Coronel

Defense Panel Chair

Naomi R. Ruiz

Defense Panel Member

Rose Marie Salazar-Clemeña
Imelda Villar
Gundelina Velazco
Salud P. Evangelista

Abstract/Summary

This is an investigation on the effectiveness of Rational Emotive Therapy and NLP Global Unconscious Reframing, singly and combined in reducing depression among women in midlife.This study used the N=1 or single case research replicated nine times with pre, post and delayed posttest designs. The nine clients were referred to three treatment groups: RET, GUR, and RET-GUR. Each treatment group had two clients for therapy and one served as the control group.The instruments used to measure the changes in depression were Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI), and Depressive Experiences Questionnaire (DEQ), Client's Self Description (CSD), and Report of the Significant Person (RSP).The results indicated that the treatment package was effective in reducing the depression level of clients and in enhancing positive view about themselves and others. It was evident that the treatment package was able to reduce the cognitive-affective and physiological symptoms of clients and their irrational beliefs. Of the three treatment methods, RET-GUR was found to

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG02484

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

263 leaves ; Computer print-out

Keywords

Rational emotive behavior therapy; Middle age; Women; Depressions; Psychotherapy

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