Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy: The Basics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781914938528)

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), developed by Albert Ellis in the mid-1950s and recognised as the first of the modern cognitive-behavioural therapies, holds that psychological difficulties stem from rigid and extreme attitudes people adopt when facing life's adversities.

In this clear and accessible introduction, Windy Dryden presents the essential principles of REBT for students considering training in the approach. The book outlines the ABC framework, showing how adversity at A interacts with basic attitudes at B to create emotional, behavioural and thinking consequences at C. Through this structure, readers learn how inflexible attitudes give rise to unhealthy negative emotions, and how flexible attitudes promote healthier emotional responses.

The text explains the crucial difference between intellectual and emotional insight, guides the formation of a strong working alliance, and introduces the preferred treatment sequence of disturbance, dissatisfaction, and development. Throughout, Windy Dryden equips readers with the foundations required for effective REBT practice, supporting them as they develop the skills needed to help clients achieve lasting attitude change and, ultimately, learn to become their own therapist.

About the author
Windy Dryden is a world-leading REBT therapist, trainer, supervisor and author. He has been associated with REBT since 1978 and for many years directed the UK's only Master's course in REBT at Goldmiths Univerity of London. Windy is devoted to the practice of REBT especially within brief and single-session modes of therapy delivery. His first book was on REBT and was published 42 years before this current publication.

Author: Windy Dryden
ISBN-10: 1914938526
ISBN-13: 9781914938528
Publisher: Onlinevents Publications
Language: English
Published: 11/28/2025
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d