Written in a typically practical and straightforward style, this popular book shows how to develop a truly positive outlook. These ten steps outline skills to help people to take control, be flexible, accept reality, develop self-acceptance, accept change and improve relationships. Steps may be followed in order, or taken individually as required. The book has been updated in line with current therapeutic thinking, with particular emphasis on the concepts of resilience and mindfulness.

Do you sometimes wish you could turn the clock back and re-live past mistakes? Do you feel it's your responsibility to make others happy? Are you more worried about hurting others than living your own life? Guilt is a common and destructive emotion, but, using the principles of C.B.T. this book shows how it can be put to positive use. Whether it concerns sins of omission, or sins of commission, this book demonstrates that you don't always have to live up to unrealistically high expectations of yourself, and shows how to move on.

We all love comfort - but, psychologically, it can be a real trap, holding you back and keeping you stuck in dead-end situations. Using the principles of Rational Emotive Therapy, this book helps people deal with discomfort in life, with advice on how to get things done, achieve goals and overcome inertia. The book covers the problems of those who take a masochistic approach to life's frustrations, and those who use "quick fixes" such as alcohol and drugs. It discusses how to overcome emotional problems which can result when things don't go to plan, such as anger, depression and self-pity. Topics include: The many faces of the comfort trap dealing with urges and feelings of deprivation tolerating unpleasant feelings dealing with impatience and boredom overcoming procrastination developing persistence dealing with the discomfort of change

Negative emotions are a natural response to life's adversities - but they can be experienced in a healthy way. This book looks at eight emotions - anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, hurt, anger, jealousy, and envy - and suggests ways in which they may be used to help rather than harm, even when life doesn't go your way. Topics include: The difference between deadly emotions and healthy negative emotions Giving yourself permission to feel bad How to challenge unhelpful beliefs Understanding the consequences of your thinking How to develop a healthy attitude towards uncertainty Tips and techniques such as the 'magic question' Professor Windy Dryden says that sometimes we're not prepared for adversity and don't know exactly how to handle it. The good news is that he has expert advice on how to make those uncomfortable feelings work for you.

Life's challenges range from redundancy, relationship break-up and illness, to other people's disapproval, rejection and betrayal. You may initially respond to such events with shaken identity and insecurity, but that doesn't have to be the end of the story. Using techniques based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), this helpful book looks at how to surmount difficult but common adversities so that you can move on. Topics include; facing up to inherited tendencies and personal limitations, identifying and dealing with areas where you are not in control, living with uncertainty and loss, coping with job lodd, making healthy choices in relationships, dealing with failures, dealing with unfairness and injustice. Professor Windy Dryden says that while even the luckiest of us must sometimes face advertisity, we can learn to deal with difficult situations so that wan can go on living as healthily as we can.

We all feel hurt or sad sometimes, whether it's from rejection, betrayal or feeling used. But it is when we carry this feeling of hurt around with us over a long period of time that it can do untold damage. In Overcoming Hurt, Professor Windy Dryden shows that other people do not in fact have the power to cause you hurt - either by their actions or by their failure to act - it's how you choose to react to other people that matters. And you may have more choices than you think: sorrow, for example, is a healthy alternative to prolonged hurt and can be surprisingly empowering. Using Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, this book: explains your choices carefully helps you to identify specific situations that may be sources of hurt suggests alternative ways to react to potentially hurtful situations helps you define your problem and set goals suggests ways you may analyse your frustration tolerance level looks at how to become less prone to hurt This book helps you develop a healthy approach to relationships so you can move away from being a passive victim and be in a position to make more powerful choices.

Cognitive therapy (CT), developed by Aaron Beck in the US in the 1960s, is a structured, time-limited, problem-focused and research-based system of psychotherapy which seeks to identify, examine and modify clients? maladaptive thinking found in psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety. The vast literature on CT can appear overwhelming to those interested in practising this therapy. To address this issue, this book serves as an introduction to CT and demonstrates this approach in action. In this book, the reader will find: Key Features of CT theory and practice examinedPresentation of a case example from assessment to treatment and termination of therapyWays to elicit and tackle negative automatic thoughts and underlying beliefsImportant points to consider in the design, negotiation and review of homework assignmentsTypical client and therapist difficulties in therapy addressed

This authoritative volume commemorates six decades of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy by assembling its current state of theory, practice, and research. Bedrock chapters on defining features, assessment and measurement, and empirical findings place REBT squarely in the cognitive-behavioral landscape, reinforcing its status as a significant therapeutic approach. The book's palette of applications shows the flexibility and effectiveness of REBT in school, workplace, and other settings, with worried parents and "stuck" athletes, and as a foundation for brief interventions. And the survey of guiding principles and the evolution of the method by REBT founder Albert Ellis is a testament to its enduring clinical value. Included in the coverage: * A comparison of REBT with other cognitive behavior therapies. * The measurement of irrationality and rationality. * Empirical Research in REBT theory and practice. * Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and the working alliance. * Brief interventions in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. * REBT and positive psychology. * Rational emotive behavior education in schools. Advances in REBT will be welcomed as a definitive reference across the REBT community: frontline clinicians, novices, trainees, students, and researchers. Seasoned practitioners looking to incorporate REBT into their repertoires will find it immensely helpful.

In his earlier book "Rational-Emotive Therapy: Fundamentals and Innovations" Dr Dryden outlined the central features of Rational-Emotive Therapy (RET) as it had developed in and from the work of Albert Ellis. He then proceeded to discuss innovations within the theory, several of which had been instigated by the author.

Originally published in 1987, this book builds upon these latter elements. It discusses the theoretical basis of RET, arguing that it can be accurately described as theoretically consistent eclectic therapy, and analyses the problems encountered in, and the benefits derived from, its practice. At the time this book provided a state of the art discussion of RET and will still be of interest for those involved in counselling, psychotherapy, clinical psychology, psychiatry and social work.

Rational-emotive therapy was developed over a number of years from the work of Albert Ellis, who set up the Institute of Rational-Emotive Therapy in New York. As a form of therapy it integrates some of the features of both the behaviour therapies and the more traditional psychotherapies, although its closest links are with cognitive behaviour therapy.

Originally published in 1984, this was the first book by a British author on this subject and it brings together all the author s previous work in this area. Its unique character is that it presents both the fundamentals, based on the work of Ellis, and innovations, developed in part by the author, extending this work. The book therefore combines theory and practice and will be of interest to those in counselling, clinical psychology, psychiatry and social work, as well as those in nursing and occupational therapy."

The second edition of Dealing with Emotional Problems Using Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy offers clear, practical advice on how to deal with some of the most common emotional difficulties we face. Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is a therapy approach that encourages a direct focus on emotional problems, helping you to understand the attitudes, thoughts and behaviours that lead you to maintain these problems. This understanding will enable you to overcome problems and lead a happier and more fulfilling life. The book begins by outlining foundations of emotional problems. Each problem is then presented in a similar way, allowing the reader to compare and contrast similarities and differences between each emotion, and how to cope with it. This book covers: • anxiety • depression • guilt • shame • hurt • unhealthy anger • unhealthy jealousy • unhealthy envy • and a new chapter on unhealthy regret. Featuring newly revised information and language on REBT, this Client’s Guide is an accessible, user-friendly guide that can be used on your own or in conjunction with a therapist who can use the Practitioner's Guide.

• Presents the 100 main features of this way of working, providing an accessible, succinct overview of SST. • Single Session Therapy continues to be a globally expanding trend • Windy Dryden is a key leader in the field of Single Session Therapy and has written a number of key titles on the subject.

Windy Dryden is the leading figure in the field of single-session therapy

The first two editions of Life Coaching have become well-known and valued texts. Text has been fully updated for the third edition to reflect the current state of the field. The book is structured by problem - i.e. how to deal with procrastination, how to be more assertive - and thus very user-friendly.

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques presents 100 main features of rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) to help therapists improve their practice. This new edition has been updated throughout to take account of changes in the field and to be more consistent with the ideas of the authors, which have been derived from their experience as trainers and supervisors of novice rational emotive behaviour therapists. Beginning with an introduction outlining the basics of the approach, this book offers thorough coverage of all the vital topics including: working alliance issues educational issues dealing with misconceptions about REBT encouraging clients to work at change dealing with obstacles to change using REBT creatively. This concise and highly practical book will be invaluable to psychotherapists and counsellors in training and practice, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the REBT approach.

In this practical companion to the client manual, Windy Dryden draws on Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) – an approach that focuses on challenging and changing the rigid and extreme attitudes that largely determine emotional and behavioural issues – to encourage people to deal with their emotional problems. Including all of the information presented in the Client’s Guide with the addition of helpful hints and tips for the therapist, the Practitioner’s Guide is straightforward to use in the consulting room with no need for further references. It allows the therapist to work through and help the client learn to deal with their problems from an REBT perspective, covering: • anxiety • depression • guilt • shame • hurt • unhealthy anger • unhealthy jealousy • unhealthy envy • and a new chapter on unhealthy regret. This practical guide presents each emotion in a similar way, allowing the reader to compare and contrast common and distinctive features of each problem. With new REBT research and updated, accessible terminology, this new edition will remain essential reading for any professional using REBT with their client.

The second edition of Dealing with Emotional Problems Using Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy offers clear, practical advice on how to deal with some of the most common emotional difficulties we face. Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is a therapy approach that encourages a direct focus on emotional problems, helping you to understand the attitudes, thoughts and behaviours that lead you to maintain these problems. This understanding will enable you to overcome problems and lead a happier and more fulfilling life. The book begins by outlining foundations of emotional problems. Each problem is then presented in a similar way, allowing the reader to compare and contrast similarities and differences between each emotion, and how to cope with it. This book covers: • anxiety • depression • guilt • shame • hurt • unhealthy anger • unhealthy jealousy • unhealthy envy • and a new chapter on unhealthy regret. Featuring newly revised information and language on REBT, this Client’s Guide is an accessible, user-friendly guide that can be used on your own or in conjunction with a therapist who can use the Practitioner's Guide.

In this practical companion to the client manual, Windy Dryden draws on Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) – an approach that focuses on challenging and changing the rigid and extreme attitudes that largely determine emotional and behavioural issues – to encourage people to deal with their emotional problems. Including all of the information presented in the Client’s Guide with the addition of helpful hints and tips for the therapist, the Practitioner’s Guide is straightforward to use in the consulting room with no need for further references. It allows the therapist to work through and help the client learn to deal with their problems from an REBT perspective, covering: • anxiety • depression • guilt • shame • hurt • unhealthy anger • unhealthy jealousy • unhealthy envy • and a new chapter on unhealthy regret. This practical guide presents each emotion in a similar way, allowing the reader to compare and contrast common and distinctive features of each problem. With new REBT research and updated, accessible terminology, this new edition will remain essential reading for any professional using REBT with their client.

Rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) encourages the client to focus on their emotional problems in order to understand and change the rigid and extreme attitudes that underpin these problems. Following on from the success of the first and second editions, this accessible guide introduces the reader to REBT while indicating how it is different from other approaches within the cognitive-behavioural therapy spectrum. Divided into two sections, the Distinctive Theoretical Features of REBT and the Distinctive Practical Features of REBT, this book presents concise information in 30 key points. Updated throughout, this new edition of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy: Distinctive Features will be invaluable to both experienced clinicians and those new to the field.

What is Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy? Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) encourages direct focus on emotional problems, encouraging understanding of the thoughts, beliefs and behaviours that are responsible for maintaining these problems. REBT encourages a healthier outlook by teaching individuals to challenge their irrational thoughts. Getting Started with REBT provides a concise guide to assessing the suitability of REBT and using this method to address your emotional problems. The book is divided into two sections, beginning with an introduction to the theory and practice of REBT that will enable the reader to make an informed decision about whether this method is right for them. The second section guides the reader through issues that are relevant to all emotional problems, demonstrating how to: Formulate emotional problems and set goals Question irrational and rational beliefs Strengthen conviction in rational beliefs Getting Started with REBT is suitable for use either alone or in conjunction with work with an REBT therapist. It will also be of interest to therapists and counsellors.

In Single-Session Therapy: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions, Windy Dryden takes the questions raised by participants from his workshops and training events on SST and provides answers in a fresh and accessible format. The book focuses on 50 FAQs and is divided into five parts: * Part 1: The Nature of Single-Session Therapy * Part 2: The Foundations of Single-Session Therapy Practice * Part 3: The Practice of SST * Part 4: Critical Questions about SST * Part 5: Miscellaneous Questions Aimed at counsellors and psychotherapists of all orientations in training and practice, Single-Session Therapy: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions is a concise and readable source of therapeutic knowledge.

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is an approach to counselling and psychotherapy rooted in the CBT tradition, and one that has a distinctive perspective on emotional problems. Understanding Emotional Problems and their Healthy Alternatives provides an accurate understanding of the REBT perspective on eight major emotional problems for which help is sought and their healthy alternatives: anxiety and concern depression and sadness shame and disappointment guilt and remorse unhealthy anger and healthy anger hurt and sorrow unhealthy jealousy and healthy jealousy unhealthy envy and healthy envy. Rather than discussing treatment methods, Windy Dryden encourages the reader to understand these problems accurately and suggests that doing so will provide a firm foundation for effective treatment. This new edition, updated throughout, reflects the increased interest in helping clients work towards 'healthy negative emotions'. Understanding Emotional Problems and their Healthy Alternatives will be essential reading for therapists, both in training and in practice.

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is an approach to counselling and psychotherapy rooted in the CBT tradition, and one that has a distinctive perspective on emotional problems. Understanding Emotional Problems and their Healthy Alternatives provides an accurate understanding of the REBT perspective on eight major emotional problems for which help is sought and their healthy alternatives: anxiety and concern depression and sadness shame and disappointment guilt and remorse unhealthy anger and healthy anger hurt and sorrow unhealthy jealousy and healthy jealousy unhealthy envy and healthy envy. Rather than discussing treatment methods, Windy Dryden encourages the reader to understand these problems accurately and suggests that doing so will provide a firm foundation for effective treatment. This new edition, updated throughout, reflects the increased interest in helping clients work towards 'healthy negative emotions'. Understanding Emotional Problems and their Healthy Alternatives will be essential reading for therapists, both in training and in practice.

New Directions in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy brings together leading figures from the world of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), both as a testament to the work of Albert Ellis and as a reminder of the vibrancy and vigour of the approach. The chapters in this book, taken together, show that REB therapists are open to broader developments in the fields of counselling and psychotherapy in general and can also contribute to these developments. The book introduces REBT to readers who are more familiar with CBT and locates REBT within the broader fields of CBT and modern psychotherapy. The book will interest REBT and CBT therapists and more broadly it will interest those in the helping professions wishing to explore what REBT can currently offer them and how this approach can be practiced.