The Rebt Therapistвђ™s Pocket Companion -

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

, 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 REBT Therapist’s Pocket Companion

The guide is structured to be a "handy" reference with succinct points, avoiding verbose explanations. Notable reminders include: : Strategies for transforming rigid "musts" and "shoulds"

: A quick reference for identifying Activating events, irrational Beliefs, and emotional/behavioral Consequences. Core Purpose and Audience The guide is structured

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:

: Helping clients understand how their beliefs, rather than external events, drive their emotional distress.