What is the function and role of the therapist in behavior therapy process?What are the advantages and shortcomings of using behavior therapy techniques to brief interventions and to group counseling?What are the main differences in how Ellis, Beck, Padesky, and Meichenbaum apply cognitive behavior theory?

Week 1 Assignment

What is the function and role of the therapist in behavior therapy process?

What are the basic elements of social skills training?

What are the advantages and shortcomings of using behavior therapy techniques to brief interventions and to group counseling?

What are the common attributes shared by all cognitive behavior approaches?

Who was Aaron Beck and what were his contributions to the development of cognitive theory?

What are the main differences in how Ellis, Beck, Padesky, and Meichenbaum apply cognitive behavior theory?

Review-the. video “How to Be Happier Right Now!” Ail…Interview with Tal BenShahar, Phb..https://www.youtube:tornAillatch?v=7cOMcKus-IOT-c-,–Be prepared to discuss in class.