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Rationality and the Pursuit of Happiness The Legacy of Albert Ellis

by: Bernard, Michael E.

Rationality and the Pursuit of Happiness The Legacy of Albert Ellis

by: Bernard, Michael E.

ISBN 13:
9780470683118
ISBN 10:
0470683112
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/15/2010
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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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. Reveals the 11 principles of rational living that when put into practice can consistently increase levels of personal happiness Includes selected excerpts from Ellis' writings, revealing the difference between the psychological architectures of emotional unhappiness and human happiness Presents verbatim transcripts of private counseling sessions, as well as public lectures and demonstrations with people addressing a wide range of personal issues Offers insights into how 'rationality' can be used by anyone to reduce the intensity of negative emotions, to increase the frequency of positive emotions and to promote life satisfaction

About the author	p. xiii
Preface	p. xv
Albert Ellis and the Pursuit of Happiness	p. 1
The Early Life and Times of Albert Ellis	p. 3
Albert Ellis' (Generally) Pleasurable and Happy Personal Life	p. 4
Albert Ellis' Professional Life was Self-actualized	p. 6
Ellis Speaks Common Sense	p. 8
The Dual Nature of the Human Psyche	p. 9
Nature-Nurture	p. 10
The Purpose and Goals of Life	p. 11
Happiness	p. 12
Self-actualization	p. 14
Ellis Abandons Self-esteem	p. 16
Finding Happiness: No Apologies Needed	p. 17
Why We Get Unhappy	p. 19
What is Unhappiness?	p. 19
Thinking Makes It So	p. 21
Irrational Thinking	p. 22
Irrational Beliefs that Create Unhappiness	p. 25
The Strength of Irrational Convictions	p. 30
People Upset Themselves About Being Upset	p. 35
Refusing to Become Desperately Unhappy	p. 41
The Development of REBT	p. 41
The ABCs of REBT	p. 44
Disputing Methods and New Rational Effects	p. 52
The Elegant Solution	p. 63
Fun and Humor	p. 64
The Philosophy of Happiness: Principles of Rational Living	p. 67
Self-interest	p. 68
Social Interest	p. 70
Self-direction	p. 70
Self-acceptance	p. 71
Tolerance of Others	p. 73
Short-term and Long-term Hedonism	p. 74
Commitment to Creative, Absorbing Activities and Pursuits	p. 75
Responsible Risk-taking and Experimenting	p. 78
High Frustration Tolerance and Willpower	p. 79
Problem Solving	p. 81
Scientific Thinking and Flexibility	p. 83
The Rational Mindset of a Happy and Fulfilled Person	p. 84
Love	p. 87
Love Slobbism	p. 88
Romantic Love	p. 92
Jealousy and Possessiveness	p. 98
Keeping Love Alive	p. 103
Relationships	p. 105
Encountering Suitable Partners	p. 105
Mating	p. 111
Separating	p. 121
Sex	p. 127
The Right to Sexual Enjoyment	p. 129
Ellis on Sexual Morality	p. 130
A Rational Approach to Sex Problems	p. 141
Women	p. 155
Depression	p. 157
Weight	p. 162
Dating and Mating	p. 162
Work	p. 166
Programs for Women	p. 172
Homosexuality	p. 173
Irrationality and Homosexuality	p. 173
REBT Counseling	p. 176
AIDS	p. 183
Work	p. 187
Emotional Problems about Practical Problems at Work	p. 188
Enhancing Decisiveness	p. 191
Poor Self-Esteem in the Workplace	p. 196
Perfectionism	p. 201
Procrastination	p. 209
Children and Parents	p. 217
Parenting Styles and Discipline	p. 218
Overcoming the Emotional Stresses of Parenting	p. 220
How Parents Can Help Solve Problems of Their Children	p. 226
Relating to Your Parents	p. 229
Death and Dying	p. 241
A Humanistic Conception of Death	p. 242
Rational Living with Dying	p. 243
Rational Living in an Irrational World	p. 251
Albert Ellis Interviewed	p. 263
On a Philosophy of Life as Therapy	p. 264
On Religion	p. 265
On Spirituality	p. 266
On Politics	p. 268
On the Mental Health of People in the Twenty-first Century	p. 269
On the Future of the Human Race	p. 270
On the Future of REBT	p. 270
On Rational Beliefs and the Degree of Self-acceptance	p. 271
On the Need to Strengthen Rational Beliefs	p. 272
On Self-downing	p. 276
On Self-Actualizing	p. 276
On Homosexuality	p. 277
On Marriage	p. 279
On Sex	p. 280
On the Use of REBT in Diverse Cultures	p. 281
On the Use of REBT with Men and Women	p. 281
On Dispelling Myths about REBT	p. 283
On the Professional Acceptance of REBT	p. 284
On His Work Ethic	p. 285
On His Morning Mindset	p. 287
On Dealing with Physical Ailments	p. 287
On Satisfying Moments Over the Years	p. 287
On His Recent Pleasurable Moments	p. 288
On His Regrets	p. 289
If He Had to Do It All Over Again?	p. 289
A Rational Approach to Happiness	p. 291
References and Acknowledgment of Copyright	p. 299
Index	p. 301
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Rationality and the Pursuit of Happiness The Legacy of Albert Ellis

Rationality and the Pursuit of Happiness The Legacy of Albert Ellis

9780470683118

0470683112

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