TITLE:
A Case Report on the Management of a Romantic Relationship Crisis Using Rational Emotive Therapy
AUTHORS:
Aicen Ji
KEYWORDS:
Rational Emotive Therapy, Psychological Crisis, Romantic Relationships
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.14 No.6,
June
17,
2026
ABSTRACT: This study examines the intervention process for a psychological crisis precipitated by a romantic relationship. During their university tenure, the student experienced self-doubt stemming from a romantic conflict, which culminated in suicidal ideation. By incorporating Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) into counseling sessions, the student was effectively guided to confront their emotions, scrutinize irrational beliefs, and ultimately surmount their emotional distress. It is imperative that psychological methods are judiciously applied in campus counseling to expedite the restoration of students’ mental well-being.