The importance of cognitive processes in facilitating accepting in psychotherapy

Hayes, 1994, Hayes, et al, 1994 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes accepting but deemphasizes cognitive techniques of helping clients achieve it. This paper shows how Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) also emphasizes accepting but, in addition to using experiential and behavioral techniques, stresses cognitive methods. REBT particularly shows people how to think about their thinking and thereby achieve full and lasting acceptance of themselves, other individuals, and the adversities of life.