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| Document Type: | Book |
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| All Authors / Contributors: |
Donald Robertson |
| ISBN: | 9781855757561 1855757567 |
| OCLC Number: | 475455148 |
| Description: | xxvi, 288 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents: | pt. I. Philosophy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) -- Ch. 1. The "philosophical origins" of CBT -- Ch. 2. The beginning of modern cognitive therapy -- Ch. 3. A brief history of philosophical therapy -- Ch. 4. Stoic philosophy and psychology -- Ch. 5. Rational emotion in stoicism and CBT -- Ch. 6 Stoicism and Ellis's rational therapy (REBT) -- pt. II. The stoic armamentarium -- Ch. 7. Contemplation of the ideal stage -- Ch. 8. Stoic mindfulness of the "here and now" -- Ch. 9. Self-analysis and disputation -- Ch. 10. Autosuggestion, premeditation, and retrospection -- Ch. 11. Preditatio malorum and mental rehearsal -- Ch. 12. Stoic fatalism, determination, and acceptance -- Ch. 13. The view from above and stoic metaphysics. |
| Responsibility: | Donald Robertson. |
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'This book is a fascinating interweaving of Stoic philosophy and contemporary cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). Robertson rightly reminds us of how much CBT owes its philosophical origins to the Stoics but, sadly, how often this debt is insufficiently acknowledged. He urges us to redirect our attention to the past to see how modern CBT still has much to learn from its ancient precursors. Highly recommended.'- Michael Neenan, Co-Director of the CBT Programme, Centre for Stress Management, Bromley, Kent, UK'Many of us have felt the need for a book that covers the underlying philosophy of the cognitive-behavioural therapies in much greater depth. This book provides us with the missing link between the theory and the philosophy. It is a fascinating read and could be considered as either a prequel or a sequel to the standard textbook read by a trainee or experienced cognitive-behavioural or rational emotive practitioner who wants to understand these approaches to therapy within an historical framework.'- Professor Stephen Palmer, PhD, FARBT, FBACP, Director of the Centre for Stress Management, London'The author has uncovered a wealth of connections between modern cognitive-behavioural therapies and ancient Stoic philosophy. It should be read by anyone interested in understanding the historical roots of CBT or in learning about how ancient psychotherapeutic methods can add to the modern therapist's toolkit.'- Tim LeBon, UKCP registered psychotherapist and author of Wise Therapy'Donald Robertson is blazing a trail to discover the sources of cognitive-behavioural therapy, and Stoic philosophy is prime among these. A fascinating work that should be compulsory reading for all practitioners in the field and interested lay people, providing insights into how ancient philosophy can give us the coping and life success strategies we are all looking for, both as professionals and in private life. A great read!'- Tom Butler-Bowdon, author of 50 Self-Help Classics and 50 Psychology Classics Read more...
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- Cognitive therapy -- Philosophy.
- Psychology and philosophy.
- Philosophy, Ancient -- Psychological aspects.
- Cognitive therapy.
- Medicine -- Philosophy.
- Rational emotive behavior therapy.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Philosophy, Medical
- Psychotherapy, Rational-Emotive
- Thérapie cognitive -- Philosophie.
- Psychologie et philosophie.
- Philosophie ancienne -- Aspect psychologique.
- Thérapie cognitive.
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