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CLASSIC SELF-HELP FROM A RESPECTED PIONEER OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
 
All of us worry about something, big or small, every day. But much of the emotional misery we feel is an overreaction, and it can be significantly reduced, using the techniques you’ll find in this landmark book.
 
World renowned therapist…

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1 author picked How To Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything, Yes Anything! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

REBT is a form of CBT, but it is much more than that. Developed in the mid-50s by a genius called Albert Ellis (sadly, no longer with us), it’s also considered a school of thought, or philosophy, for everyday living.

When you get the gist of it and know how to use it, it’s a great way of looking at life in a calmer, happier, and more productive way. Ellis was a bit of a maverick and liked to challenge, provoke, and cajole his clients into change. He also used a lot of humor.

This was the first therapy book…

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