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 provides an accurate understanding of the REBT perspective on eight major emotional problems for which help is sought. This concise, straightforward text presents each emotional problem in a similar way, allowing the reader to compare and contrast the similarities and differences between problems.
Key Features
- Focuses on the REBT perspective of emotional problems.
- Covers eight major emotional issues: anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, unhealthy anger, hurt, unhealthy jealousy, and unhealthy envy.
- Encourages a clear understanding of each disorder as a foundation for effective treatment.
- Essential reading for therapists both in training and in practice.
Additional Information
Rather than discussing treatment methods, Windy Dryden encourages the reader to accurately understand these problems and suggests that a clear, correct understanding of each disorder will provide a firm foundation for effective treatment.
