What is bibliotherapy in REBT?

What is bibliotherapy in REBT?

• A. Role-playing.
• B. Dream analysis.
• C. Cognitive restructuring.
• D. Bibliotherapy.

Answer: (D)

Bibliotherapy in REBT means using reading materials to promote cognitive change. Clients are given books, articles, and workbook exercises that illustrate irrational beliefs, demonstrate how to dispute them, and provide structured practice for applying rational alternatives to real-life situations. This approach supports psychoeducation and helps clients reinforce in-session disputing with self-guided learning outside therapy. It differs from role-playing or dream analysis, and while cognitive restructuring is a broader technique within REBT/CBT, bibliotherapy specifically centers on using literature and written exercises to foster rational thinking.

Bibliotherapy in REBT means using reading materials to promote cognitive change. Clients are given books, articles, and workbook exercises that illustrate irrational beliefs, demonstrate how to dispute them, and provide structured practice for applying rational alternatives to real-life situations. This approach supports psychoeducation and helps clients reinforce in-session disputing with self-guided learning outside therapy. It differs from role-playing or dream analysis, and while cognitive restructuring is a broader technique within REBT/CBT, bibliotherapy specifically centers on using literature and written exercises to foster rational thinking.