Robb, H., & Ciarrochi, J. (2005). Some final, gulp, "words" on REBT, ACT & RFT. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy, 23(2), 169-173.
After reviewing the target articles of this issue (see record 2005-15395-001 and 2005-15395-002), Hayes (see record 2005-15395-003) and Ellis (see record 2005-15395-004) respectively see less and more possibilities for integration. This concluding article attempts to better elucidate possibilities for integration between second and third wave CBT's, as exemplified by Rational-Emotive & Cognitive- Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). We suggest that if ACT is going to err, it will be in the direction of being too afraid of talk. If REBT is going to err, it will be in the direction of not being afraid enough...