When AA Doesn't Work for You: Rational Steps to Quitting Alcohol

by Albert Ellis PhD, Emmett Velten

Overview

The first book that applies the insights of rational-emotive therapy to the recovery from problem drinking.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780942637533
Publisher:	Barricade Books, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/28/1992
Edition description:	Subsequent
Pages:	329
Sales rank:	272,968
Product dimensions:	6.18(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.67(d)

Editorial Reviews

According to the authors, the irrational thoughts and beliefs of the alcoholic--as opposed to the concept of ``powerlessness'' taught by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)--contribute greatly to alcoholism. Recognizing that AA may not work for everyone, they present a form of cognitive therapy known as Rational Emotive Therapy (RET). In RET, the alcoholic's irrational beliefs about drinking are consistently flushed out, challenged, and replaced with more rational ones. The authors also address ``stinking thinking,'' a phrase coined by AA to describe the negative thoughts that often lead to relapse. Exercises in positive self-talk, creative imagery, and daily self-care are included. The ideas presented are similar to those found in a growing number of titles that offer alternatives to AA, including Jack Trimpey's The Small Book: Revolutionary Alternatives for Overcoming Alcohol and Drug Dependence (Delacorte, 1991). However, the information may be more beneficial when coupled with professional guidance. Purchase for self-help, psychology, and medical collections.-- Linda S. Greene, Chicago P.L.

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