A Primer on Rational-Emotive Therapy - Softcover

Windy Dryden And Raymond DiGiuseppe

 
9780878223190: A Primer on Rational-Emotive Therapy

Synopsis

A clear, concise overview of the central principles of Rational Emotive Therapy (RET). The book discusses rational versus irrational thinking, the ABC framework, the three basic musts that interfere with rational thinking and behavior, two basic human biological tendencies, and the theory of change in RET. A detailed case example that includes verbatim dialogue between therapist and client illustrates the 13-step RET process. An appendix by Albert Ellis examines the special features of RET that set it apart from other therapies.

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About the Author

Dr Windy Dryden, Ph.D., is professor of counselling at Goldsmiths College, University of London, UK. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Dr Raymond DiGiuseppe, Ph.D., ABPP, is professor of psychology and chair of the psychology department at St. John's University in New York, USA. He has served as director of professional education at the Albert Ellis Institute in New York City.

Michael Neenan is associate director of the Center for Stress Management in London, England. He coedits the Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapist, which is the journal of the Association for Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapists (United Kingdom).

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