Rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) encourages the clientto focus on their emotional problems in order to understand andchange the rigid and extreme attitudes that underpin these problems.Following on from the success of the first and second editions,this accessible guide introduces the reader to REBT whileindicating how it is different from other approaches within thecognitive- behavioural therapy spectrum. Divided into two sections,the Distinctive Theoretical Features of REBT and the DistinctivePractical Features of REBT, this book presents concise informationin 30 key points.Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) occupies a central position in the movetowards evidence- based practice and is frequently used in the clinicalenvironment. Yet there is no one universal approach to CBT and cliniciansspeak of first- , second- , and even third- wave approaches.This series provides straightforward, accessible guides to a number ofCBT methods, clarifying the distinctive features of each approach. Theseries editor, Windy Dryden, successfully brings together experts from eachdiscipline to summarise the 30 main aspects of their approach divided intotheoretical and practical features.