Albert Ellis bol americký psychológ, ktorý v roku 1955 vyvinul racionálnu emocionálnu behaviorálnu terapiu (REBT). Je považovaný za jedného z priekopníkov kognitívnej revolúcie v psychoterapii a zakladateľa kognitívno-behaviorálnych terapií. Jeho vplyv na oblasť psychoterapie bol taký zásadný, že bol v prieskume amerických a kanadských psychológov označený za druhého najvplyvnejšieho terapeuta histórie. Jeho práca odzrkadľuje hlboké pochopenie ľudskej psychiky a snahu ponúknuť praktické nástroje na zlepšenie duševného zdravia.
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Podtitul: "Jak ovládnout úzkost dřív, než ovládne vás" Albert Ellis, významný americký psychiatr, vytvořil jednu z nejpopulárnějších forem svépomocné terapie. Úvodem objasňuje své přesvědčení, že jsme schopni úzkost překonat. Toto tvrzení podporuje různými příklady z vlastní zkušenosti terapeutické praxe. Dále vysvětluje, co úzkost je a jak si tento tísnivý stav můžeme sami přivodit. V samotvorbě úzkosti je i nadějné východisko: co jsme sami vytvořili, můžeme sami i "od"-tvořit. Techniky, které složí k ovládání úzkosti, tvoří další části knihy.
Argues that through RET, Rational-Emotive Therapy we can learn to control our emotions and explains how to acquire true mental health and happiness.
First developed in 1955, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is the original form of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and one of the most successful psychotherapeutic techniques in the world. Its founder, world-renowned psychologist Albert Ellis, now offers an up-to-date description of the main principles and practices of this innovative and influential therapy. REBT emphasizes the importance of cognition in psychological disturbances. Its aim is to help patients recognize their irrational and destructive beliefs, feelings, and behaviors, and to restructure harmful philosophic and behavioral styles to achieve maximal levels of happiness and productivity. In this book Dr. Ellis points out the most recent revisions of the original therapy and examines the use of REBT in treating specific clinical problems. Among the topics considered are depression, stress management, addiction, marital problems, the use of hypnosis, disposable myths, and many other obstacles to mental health. This fascinating look at REBT by its internationally recognized creator will be of inestimable value to professionals and laypersons alike.
Two psychotherapists describe the nature and success of their rational-emotive approach to solving mental and emotional problems and present actual case histories.
A pioneer in the field of behavior modification guides the way to being assertive without being angry. This edition is updated to address anger inspired by current events.
- Change your disturbing thoughts into healthy ones.- Make yourself less distrubable in the face of adversity.- Overcome anxiety, depression, rage, self-hate, or self-pity. Dr. Ellis offers simple, straightforward procedures and practical wisdom on a happier, more trouble-free life. Includes dozens of real-life case examples, detailed descriptions of self-help action steps, and a witty, articulate style that you'll find entertaining and enlightening. Go ahead--make yourself happy
In their new approach to coping with anger, world famous psychologist Dr. Albert Ellis and Dr. Raymond Chip Tafrate present their thoroughly researched and proven technique designed to help understand the roots and nature of anger. Using simple instructions and exercises, readers can learn to reduce angry reactions to an often difficult and unfair world.
"From social anxiety to phobias to post-traumatic stress disorder, sources of anxiety in daily life are numerous, and can have a powerful impact on your future. By following hte rules of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), created by world renowned therapist Dr. Albert Ellis, you can stop anxiety in its tracks if you will admit this important fact: Things and people do not make you anxious. You do. Your unrealistic expectations produce your needless anxiety. Yet not all anxiety is needless ... Healthy anxiety can ward off dangers and make you aware of negative things that you can change. Unhealthy anxiety inhibits you from enjoying everyday activities and relationships, causes you to perform poorly, and blocks your creativity. Using the easy-to-master, proven precepts of REBT, this classic book not only helps you distinguish between healthy and unhealthy anxiety, but teaches you how to: Understand and dispute the irrational beliefs that make you anxious; Use a variety of exercises, including rational coping self-statements, reframing, problem-solving methods, and Unconditional Self-Acceptance (USA), to control your anxiety; Apply over 200 maxims to control your anxious thinking as well as your bodily reactions to anxiety ... and much more, including examples from dozens of cases Dr. Ellis treated successfully"--Back cover
