Tinku has been undergoing Rational Emotive Therapy (RET). Identify the correct sequence of the therapeutic process:

(A) Negative emotions and behaviours as consequences of the antecedent event are identified and noted
(B) Client's irrational beliefs which are distorting present reality are identified
(C) Antecedent events which caused psychological distress are noted
(D) The irrational beliefs are refuted by the therapist through non-directive questioning
(E) Eventually, the client is able to replace the irrational beliefs with the rational ones.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C), (B), (A), (D), (E)

The correct answer is Option (2) → (C), (B), (A), (D), (E)

• (C) Antecedent events which caused psychological distress are noted. The therapist first identifies the Antecedent event or situation that triggered the distress.

• (B) Client's irrational beliefs which are distorting present reality are identified. Next, the therapist helps the client identify their irrational Beliefs about the event.

• (A) Negative emotions and behaviours as consequences of the antecedent event are identified and noted. These irrational beliefs lead to negative Consequences, such as emotional and behavioral distress, which are then noted.

• (D) The irrational beliefs are refuted by the therapist through non-directive questioning. The core of the therapy involves the therapist Disputing and challenging the client's irrational beliefs.

• (E) Eventually, the client is able to replace the irrational beliefs with the rational ones. The ultimate goal is for the client to develop an Effective, rational, and healthier set of beliefs.