REBT-Reframing involves...

• A. Reframing the event as a catastrophe.
• B. Reframing as a rational fact.
• C. Reframing to an impossible belief.
• D. Reframing to a perspective like disappointing, difficult, or uncomfortable while highlighting possible positives.

Answer: (D)

Reframing in REBT means shifting how a situation is interpreted from catastrophizing or rigid beliefs to a more balanced, flexible view. The goal isn’t to pretend nothing negative happened, but to acknowledge that something can be disappointing, difficult, or uncomfortable while also recognizing possible positives, coping options, or lessons. This keeps emotional responses in check by challenging extreme thoughts and moving toward a rational, adaptable stance. The option that describes reframing as adopting a perspective that notes the difficulty but also highlights potential positives fits this approach. It reflects REBT’s aim to replace absolutist or all-or-nothing thinking with a realistic appraisal that still accounts for feelings and possibilities.