Bøger af Windy Dryden

A guide to cognitive behavioural theory and practice. It presents comprehensive descriptions of key counselling approaches in the twenty-first century. It is suitable for students requiring a theory bridge between introductory, intermediate and diploma courses or focused input for comparative essays and integrative theory assignments.

Cognitive therapy (CT), developed by Aaron Beck in the US in the 1960s, is a structured, time-limited, problem-focused, and research-based system of psychotherapy, which seeks to identify, examine, and modify clients' maladaptive thinking found in psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Contains the contributions to the development of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). This book opens with a brief overview of basic REBT theory and practice. It includes chapters that deal with the theoretical developments and practical innovations, looking at areas such as brief REBT, behaviour and the ABCs, and using REBT in supervision.

There are times when we all need to be more assertive, to be positive about ourselves and about others, to show respect for others by respecting ourselves. This book puts assertiveness in context and offers practical, thoroughly researched, tried and tested advice.

Helping clients to develop alternative and more constructive viewpoints to tackle their problems lies at the heart of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). This book provides therapists with ideas and arguments they can present to and build on in their discussions with clients.

Describes the cognitive, emotional and behavioural techniques which clients can use to promote psychological change in themselves. This book discusses obstacles to change, which may arise at different points in the therapeutic process and provides strategies for tackling them.

A guide to using rational emotive therapy RET in counselling individuals.

A study of rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). Written in an easy-to-read style, it seeks to strip away the sophistication that can cause confusion and focuses on the essential elements of REBT.

`As the creator of Rational Emotive Therapy I have probably read more books dealing with its theory and practice than has anyone else. Of all these books, Windy Dryden and Michael Neenan's is easily one of the best - Albert Ellis, Albert Ellis Institute

Contains 30 useful hints and reminders to help both trainee and practising counsellors examine and improve key areas of their work. This book covers topics such as the formation of an ethical and productive alliance, working with effective tasks and goals, and identifying and addressing clients' obstacles to change.