[When AA Doesn't Work For You: Rational Steps to Quitting Alcohol] [By: Ellis PhD, Albert] [January, 1992]

by Albert; Velten Ellis

The first book that applies the insights of rational-emotive therapy to the recovery from problem drinking.

Genres: Psychology, Self Help

Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Kristy Shimp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helpful for those that need to supplement AA or want to recover but don’t jive with AA

Rational Emotive Therapy is an excellent tool for those committed to changing their thinking and behaviors and are willing to work. Ellis and the coauthor do a great job at offering anecdotes as well as exercises that are doable.

[Jeffrey Bradt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This did not strike me as the absolute best book on recovery from alcohol, but it shows what Ellis was thinking around the time he started SMART Recovery, which is now (2019) in its 25th year.

[Dan Lurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit repetitive and redundant to his other books on REBT, but specifically targeted at alcoholism(although any valid for any substance abuse.)

[Carlton Duff · Rating 2 out of 5]

I gave this 2 stars instead of the 1 it deserves, because I got a few laughs out of it.

Just awful.

[Martine · Rating 3 out of 5]

alternative to 12 step-good for the humanist client