Towards Islamic-Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy; An Analysis of the Psychotherapy From Ibn Sina Perspectives

Abstract

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy is a method that is widely applied to deal with mental health problems. However, the problem is that the approach used in viewing humans is always empirically dichotomous. This study aims to analyze the REBT theory, and attempts to integrate it to suit the Islamic perspective. The method used is a literature study by collecting basic data related to REBT and Ibn Sina's psychotherapy. This study shows that Ibn Sina's psychotherapy can be used as a benchmark to improve the shortcomings of REBT theory, especially how humans are viewed. In the REBT view, humans are viewed based on empirical things that influence their minds. Meanwhile, according to Ibn Sina, humans must have a balance between physical and spiritual aspects. The balance of these two aspects is important in relation to a person's physical and psychological health.