Anger is one of our most basic and destructive emotions: in today's world, it's a constant, escalating force. More than ever we need effective ways to understand it and learn to deal with it. This landmark book from world-renowned psychotherapist Dr. Albert Ellis, shows you how.
Presented in a simple step-by-step program, the proven principles of REBT teach you to manage and even eliminate anger. Here you'll discover:
*What exactly is anger, and must you feel it?
*How you create your own anger
*Methods of thinking and acting your way out of anger
*Why holding on to anger is sometimes fun-and how to let it go
*How to use REBT to cope with events beyond our control
...and much more, including numerous case studies, and a comprehensive analysis of the various approaches to this age-old problem.
Albert Ellis, Ph.D. founded Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), the pioneering form of modern CBT. His name is a staple among psychologists, students, and historians. To learn more, visit www.albertellis.org.
Robert A. Harper, Ph.D. was a psychology and sociology professor, a psychiatric social worker in the U.S. Army, and prominent marriage and family counsellor. He lived and practiced in Washington, D.C., until his passing in 2004.