Understanding Emotional Problems and their Healthy Alternatives

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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 and their healthy alternatives: ● anxiety and concern ● depression sadness ● shame and disappointment ● guilt and remorse ● problematic anger and non-problematic anger ● hurt and sorrow ● problematic jealousy and non-problematic jealousy ● problematic envy and non-problematic envy 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. This new edition, updated throughout, reflects the increased interest in helping clients work towards 'healthy negative emotions'. Understanding Emotional Problems will be essential reading for therapists, both in training and in practice.