Recent Trends in “Rational Emotive Therapy” Theory for Reducing Withdrawal Behavior for Blind Children

The current study aimed to identify modern trends in the theory of "rational emotive therapy" to reduce withdrawal behavior in blind children. The study relied on a descriptive and analytical approach. The researcher drew on several theories to explain withdrawal behavior and the causes of irrational thoughts among blind children. The study reached a set of results, the most important of which are: the presence of three modern trends in rational emotive therapy theory To reduce withdrawal behavior in blind people. The first trend: Integrating the rational emotive therapy method with other types of therapy, which has proven effective in treating withdrawal behavior, such as: integration with cognitive behavioral therapy, existential-ethical therapy, reality therapy, informed cognitive therapy, tertiary behavioral therapy, and dialectical therapy; The second trend emphasized the effectiveness of using modern methods during rational emotive therapy, such as: the use of digital therapy, audio therapeutic stories, leveraging biological and genetic factors during cognitive therapy, and employing psychological flexibility during therapy. The third trend emphasized the importance of utilizing environmental factors in the service of rational emotive therapy, such as: integrating rational emotive therapy methods within educational settings, paying attention to cultural diversity during therapy, as the treatment method may not be used in the same way for all children, the importance of empowering parents and teachers during the therapeutic process, and integrating emotional and social activities and skills. From the above, the results of the current research showed that RET is highly effective in reducing anxiety, depression, and withdrawal behavior in children. It also helped challenge their irrational beliefs and develop more positive strategies for thinking and coping with stress. Considering the previous findings, the researcher recommends the importance of integrating RET methods into psychological counseling programs and training psychological counselors in the use of these methods to reduce behavioral and psychological problems of blind children.