Albert Ellis: Evolution of a Revolution: Selections from the Writings of Albert Ellis, Ph.D.

by James McMahon, Ann Vernon

Overview

Albert Ellis was an icon of 20th century psychology and a founder of the cognitive behavioral movement. In this book, a collection of 22 chapters, the editors trace the evolution of Ellis' philosophy and methodology from its Freudian roots to present day Cognitive Behavior Therapy using Dr. Ellis' writings, including some collaborations with other authors. A sampling of the chapters are: Conquering Depression, Modern Marriage: Hotbed of Neurosis, The Origins of Rational-Emotive Psychotherapy, and Guilt, Responsibility and Psychotherapy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781569804346
Publisher:	Barricade Books, Incorporated
Publication date:	09/16/2010
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

Table of Contents

Preface v

Introduction vii

Chapter 1 The Origins of Rational-Emotive Psychotherapy 1

Chapter 2 Recognizing and Attacking Neurotic Behavior 29

Chapter 3 The Context and Causes of Marital Disturbance 45

Chapter 4 When Are We Going to Quit Stalling About Sex Education? 65

Chapter 5 Differences and Deviations in Sexual Behavior 71

Chapter 6 Thinking-Feeling Potentials 85

Chapter 7 Self-Actualization 99

Chapter 8 Explanation of REBT Using the ABCs 113

Chapter 9 Conquering Anxiety 125

Chapter 10 Coping with Disability 139

Chapter 11 Therapy with Psychotics and Borderline Psychotics 151

Chapter 12 Working with Children with Conduct Disorders 169

Chapter 13 An REBT Argument for Self-Worth 193

Chapter 14 Aiming for Happiness with REBT While Overcoming Inertia 205

Chapter 15 Managing Feelings of Shyness and Inadequacy 213

Chapter 16 Acceptance of Personal Uncertainty and Probability 235

Chapter 17 Personality and Character Formation 251

Chapter 18 LFT: Ego Anxiety, and Discomfort Anxiety 273

Chapter 19 An Active-Directive Psychotherapy 291

Chapter 20 Guilt, Responsibility and Psychotherapy 305

Chapter 21 How and When Faith-Belief Helps Psychotherapy 313

Chapter 22 An Example of Where REBT Has Not Personally Worked for Me 317

Chapter 23 The Alpha and Omega: Ten Rules for Achieving Personal Happiness 321

Index 325