The guide is structured to be a "handy" reference with succinct points, avoiding verbose explanations. Notable reminders include:
The book is primarily a resource for —from those new to the field to seasoned therapists—offering pithy reminders of REBT’s unique psychoeducational and active-directive nature. It focuses on: The REBT Therapist’s Pocket Companion
: Strategies for transforming rigid "musts" and "shoulds" into flexible preferences. The guide is structured to be a "handy"
, written by Windy Dryden and Michael Neenan, serves as a concise, practical guide for practitioners of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Published by the Albert Ellis Institute (2003/2008), it is designed to provide quick access to the core theoretical and practical aspects of the approach that therapists may sometimes neglect in the heat of a session. Core Purpose and Audience , written by Windy Dryden and Michael Neenan,
: Tips on distinguishing between being "rigid" versus "rigorous" and addressing "over-sensitivity" by removing the element of disturbance. Related Editions
: A self-help-focused guide intended for clients to use between sessions to reinforce the concepts they are learning.
: Reminding therapists to be both didactic and Socratic during the therapeutic process.