Application Of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy In Addressing The Problems Of Bulliying In The School: A Case Study

• Main Authors: Yahya, Nurfadhilah, Mustaffa, Mohammed Sharif
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: L Education (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/26367/1/JEPC-06-2012-009.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/26367/; http://proedujournal.com

This study was to examine the theoretical approach that can be used against the client in solving a problem. This study was performed on one client at a school in Kluang, Johor who have behavior problems and negative thoughts. This study focuses on two aspects of the problems can be identified, namely the problem of aggressive acts such as bullying and fighting the teachers and the problems do not feel accepted by their friends and not loved by their parents. This study was conducted to provide a one-time counseling sessions and has been running for thirty minutes. Counselor had also sought approval for the session to be recorded as a reference and collection for the counselor. The suitable theory to used in thid session is rational emotive behaviour theory. The tecnique in REBT such as role-playing was applied in this session due to the client’s unrational behaviour. Client behave in improper manner due to the negitive thoughts. Based on counselor’s reading on theory shows that it is suitable to be applied in session as to help client to achieve his/her goals and success in life. Keywords: REBT, Bulliying, Role-playing