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Overcoming Destructive Beliefs, Feelings, and Behaviors: New Directions for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
First developed in 1955, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is the original form of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and one of the most successful psychotherapeutic techniques in the world. Its founder, world-renowned psychologist Albert Ellis, now offers an up-to-date description of the main principles and practices of this innovative and influential therapy.REBT emphasizes the importance of cognition in psychological disturbances. Its aim is to help patients recognize their irrational and destructive beliefs, feelings, and behaviors, and to restructure harmful philosophic and behavioral styles to achieve maximal levels of happiness and productivity. In this book Dr. Ellis points out the most recent revisions of the original therapy and examines the use of REBT in treating specific clinical problems. Among the topics considered are depression, stress management, addiction, marital problems, the use of hypnosis, disposable myths, and many other obstacles to mental health.This fascinating look at REBT by its internationally recognized creator will be of inestimable value to professionals and laypersons alike.
419 pages, Hardcover
First published October 31, 2001
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Albert Ellis
194Ìýbooks433ÌýfollowersAlbert Ellis was an American psychologist who in 1955 developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). He held M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from Columbia University and American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He also founded and was the President of the New York City-based Albert Ellis Institute for decades.
He is generally considered to be one of the originators of the cognitive revolutionary paradigm shift in psychotherapy and the founder of cognitive-behavioral therapies. Based on a 1982 professional survey of USA and Canadian psychologists, he was considered as the second most influential psychotherapist in history (Carl Rogers ranked first in the survey; Sigmund Freud was ranked third).
He is generally considered to be one of the originators of the cognitive revolutionary paradigm shift in psychotherapy and the founder of cognitive-behavioral therapies. Based on a 1982 professional survey of USA and Canadian psychologists, he was considered as the second most influential psychotherapist in history (Carl Rogers ranked first in the survey; Sigmund Freud was ranked third).
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November 16, 2007
I would have given a higher rating to the book if not for the constant repetitions of the same thought in almost the same words from chapter to chapter. However, the book is valuable because it expresses the ideas of REBT in engaging tone (after all, it is Albert Ellis).
January 14, 2021
If you happen to find this at the right time, it can really set off a chain reaction that changes your life for the better
January 22, 2012
I wish I owned this book. I didn't even get to appreciate it as much as I wanted to as it was a library book. I wanted to highlight and make notes in the margin. I wanted to dog ear it and put post its all over it. This is a classic for anyone in the mental health field.
July 27, 2015
a gem!! ellis started the cognitive therapy movement. His ideas are clear and concise and reinforced repeatedly
March 29, 2016
3 star for being slightly repetitive but good useful book
September 22, 2024
A good book, especially for counselors
A very thorough introduction of REBT and how it’s used with patients, and how it can be used by counselors. The only thing that I found a little disconcerting was that it appears Albert Ellis had, at this time, drank too much from the postmodernist, “punchbowl� and had then incorporated too much of that thinking into his approach to therapy. However, all in all, a very good book.
A very thorough introduction of REBT and how it’s used with patients, and how it can be used by counselors. The only thing that I found a little disconcerting was that it appears Albert Ellis had, at this time, drank too much from the postmodernist, “punchbowl� and had then incorporated too much of that thinking into his approach to therapy. However, all in all, a very good book.
March 23, 2025
This book constantly hit home the pillars of REBT and while it got extremely repetitive by the time that I got near the end, I think it honestly was a good way to fully absorb the concepts of a therapeutic approach. Now, I would call this a product of its time and suffers from that, but Ellis still manages to bring out his core concepts which you can apply in your own way to your own work today.
January 15, 2022
The Godfather of psychotherapy explains REBT
Excellent introduction to REBT and CBT with plenty of case studies and examples. A must-read for any psychology student. The formatting is difficult to navigate but the content is crucial.
Excellent introduction to REBT and CBT with plenty of case studies and examples. A must-read for any psychology student. The formatting is difficult to navigate but the content is crucial.
May 22, 2022
Un saggio lunghissimo che tratta la maggior parte degli ambiti di intervento della REBT. Si tratta di una lettura impegnativa e per nulla semplice che da per scontata la lettura di altre opere di Ellis. Sicuramente è un aiuto importante per tutti coloro che si interessano alla materia.
November 3, 2023
I read this book again..
Last time i was sculpting and it was hard taking notes
Last time i was sculpting and it was hard taking notes
January 29, 2009
What didn't I learn from Albert Ellis?
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