Download or read book A Primer on Rational-emotive Therapy written by Windy Dryden and published by Research Press (IL). This book was released on 1990 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear, concise overview of the central principles of Rational Emotive Therapy (RET). The book discusses rational versus irrational thinking, the ABC framework, the three basic musts that interfere with rational thinking and behavior, two basic human biological tendencies, and the theory of change in RET. A detailed case example that includes verbatim dialogue between therapist and client illustrates the 13-step RET process. An appendix by Albert Ellis examines the special features of RET that set it apart from other therapies.