Inspiring new book equips the therapist with the theoretical foundations and practical models necessary for effective grief counseling. As a foremost authority on grief and bereavement, the author shows how to use REBT to help people cope with their sorrow.

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

This revised and updated second edition, written by a custody expert, provides a realistic perspective on divorce and its effects on children. Documented with the latest research, the book provides practical information on how to handle long-distance parenting, deal with the courts, and work with a difficult coparent.

This college textbook — written for the advanced undergraduate or graduate student in counseling, clinical psychology,and social work — is Albert Ellis’ final work. It thoroughly explains all the major personality theories from a historical perspective and in the light of recent research. This is the first textbook to formally present the REBT system of personality as taught by Dr. Ellis, whose insights are drawn from his own half-century of experience as a psychotherapist, as well as his intimate knowledge of the iconic figures who, along with Dr. Ellis, helped develop clinical psychology.

This book reveals how the principles of rational living identified by Albert Ellis, one of the world’s most influential and popular psychologists, can be used by anyone to achieve lifelong happiness.

Albert Ellis is widely acknowledged as the founder of REBT and the originator of cognitive-behavior therapy — but is not often enough given the credit he deserves for it.