Abstract:

The study and application of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Narrative Therapy (NT) are essential and employed in enhancing one’s self-esteem and reducing the depression and other problems, which are fundamental aspects in Guidance and Counseling. Hence an Article Review has been done on “Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Narrative Therapy” on the thesis submitted to Osmania University for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in “Psychology” in March 2009.

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