The Rebt Therapistвђ™s Pocket Companion Apr 2026

There are specialized versions and companion pieces within this series:

, 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

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

: Reminding therapists to be both didactic and Socratic during the therapeutic process.

: Authored by Michael E. Bernard, this edition adapts REBT for younger populations and their families. There are specialized versions and companion pieces within

The guide is structured to be a "handy" reference with succinct points, avoiding verbose explanations. Notable reminders include:

: Helping clients understand how their beliefs, rather than external events, drive their emotional distress. It focuses on: : Reminding therapists to be

: Strategies for transforming rigid "musts" and "shoulds" into flexible preferences.