A Review of the Literature on the Concept and Content of Supervision of REBT Theory

Abstract

In REBT, it is very important to provide education, training, and supervision so that supervisee can lead the counseling process smoothly. According to this necessity, in this study, the concept and content of supervision based on REBT theory was studied by the method of literature review. REBT supervision is a psychotherapy technique-based supervision which can be seen that it is performed in relation to therapist training. Supervision of REBT teaches general clinical and counseling techniques as well as specific techniques that perform allied modes of REBT and CBT Supervision. In order to help understand, the characteristics of REBT theory supervision and the characteristics shared with CBT supervision were identified and organized. The mixed model used in REBT supervision is derived from REBT theory and focuses on utilizing and facilitating distinct educational models using REBT's own techniques as training models. Therefore, early in Supervision, it is important to educate novice supervisee until they become familiar with the ABC model as for the treatment technique, in which the insight is regarded as a therapeutic achievement as a result. In REBT supervision, case conceptualization, multi-method approach, therapeutic relationship, importance of unconditional acceptance, supervision using audio tape and video tape, and evaluation are treated as important as CBT supervision.