Rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) is an approach to counselling and psychotherapy rooted in the CBT tradition and one that has a distinctive perspective on emotional problems.Understanding Emotional Problems provides an accurate understanding of the REBT perspective on eight major emotional problems for which help is sought:anxietydepressionshameguiltunhealthy angerhurtunhealthy jealousyunhealthy envy.Rather than discussing treatment methods, Windy Dryden encourages the reader to accurately understand these problems and suggests that a clear, correct understanding of each disorder will provide a firm foundation for effective treatment.This concise, straightforward text presents each emotional problem in a similar way, allowing the reader to compare and contrast the similarities and differences between problems. Understanding Emotional Problems will be essential reading for therapists both in training and in practice.

Ali and Sam are best friends. They live next door to each other, are in the same class at school and spend their weekends together. The stories in this book can be used for individual, group or shared reading, and are aimed at Key stage 2 readers. There is one page devoted to each paragraph of the story, which is illustrated with a colour photograph. Any tricky words are highlighted underneath each paragraph. This book I and includes three stories: The birthday party, Ali and Sam Help Out, Well Spotted!