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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe New Rational Therapy is an intelligent and clearly written book. It is enjoyable to read, and it gently induces the reader to self-knowledge and self-improvement. The light of reason that shines through this new therapy can indeed be the right medication for persons suffering from mental and emotional disorders. Professional care givers can find new inspiration in the “Eternal Logos” reshaped as a Logic-Based talking cure (LBT) and use its wisdom in their own working settings. The New Rational Therapy presents the ripened fruition of Dr. Elliot Cohen’s many years of research and clinical practice; it will be the remaining crown of excellence and distinction on his labor. -- Shlomit C. Schuster Ph.D., author of Philosophy Practice: An Alternative to Counseling and Psychotherapy
In his New Rational Therapy, Elliot Cohen identifies eleven common and destructive patterns of reasoning that, left unchecked, can substantially impair personal happiness. He provides many useful antidotes to counteract the poisonous effects of these cardinal fallacies. -- Samuel Zinaich, Jr., president, American Society for Philosophy, Counseling, and Psychotherapy
An amazingly profound book. -- Albert Ellis PhD, Albert Ellis Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy, New York City
Cohen does a masterful job of melding concepts of positive psychology into his own theories of rational therapy. -- Sara Dettinger Martino * PsycCRITIQUES *
This is a genuinely useful book that deserves a wide readership. It could help a lot of people become a great deal happier. -- Kevin M. Purday * Metapsychology Online *
Clearly written and well argued, Cohen sets out eleven philosophical prescriptions that really can improve our everyday lives. If more philosophers followed Cohen's lead in their work, there will be many more (employed) philosophers and even more satisfied students of philosophy. -- James P. Sterba, professor, University of Notre Dame
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 The New Rational Therapy Chapter 3 Feeling Secure in an Imperfect Universe Chapter 4 Confronting Evil, Growing Stronger Chapter 5 Building Respect Chapter 6 Being Your Own Person Chapter 7 Controlling Yourself Chapter 8 Becoming Morally Creative Chapter 9 Empowering Others Chapter 10 Connecting with Others Chapter 11 Exercising Good Judgment Chapter 12 Acquiring Practical Wisdom Chapter 13 Your Profound Happiness
