The book is primarily a resource for —from those new to the field to seasoned therapists—offering pithy reminders of REBT’s unique psychoeducational and active-directive nature. It focuses on:
, written by Windy Dryden and Michael Neenan, serves as a concise, practical guide for practitioners of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Published by the Albert Ellis Institute (2003/2008), it is designed to provide quick access to the core theoretical and practical aspects of the approach that therapists may sometimes neglect in the heat of a session. Core Purpose and Audience The REBT Therapist’s Pocket Companion
: Strategies for transforming rigid "musts" and "shoulds" into flexible preferences. The book is primarily a resource for —from
: Tips on distinguishing between being "rigid" versus "rigorous" and addressing "over-sensitivity" by removing the element of disturbance. Related Editions Core Purpose and Audience : Strategies for transforming
: Helping clients understand how their beliefs, rather than external events, drive their emotional distress.