Michael E. Bernard is a Professor at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Australia. He co-founded the Australian Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy, is a former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, and has written more than 50 books and journal articles in areas associated with mental health, resilience, peak performance, parenting, and school improvement. He currently consults with business and the public sector on principles of personal effectiveness, and is Managing Director of The Bernard Group.Michael worked closely with Albert Ellis for more than three decades. Today, he is recognized as an international authority on Ellis' work and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.

• About the Author xiiiPreface xv1 Albert Ellis and the Pursuit of Happiness 1The Early Life and Times of Albert Ellis 3Albert Ellis’ (Generally) Pleasurable and Happy Personal Life 4Albert Ellis’ Professional Life was Self-actualized 6Ellis Speaks Common Sense 8The Dual Nature of the Human Psyche 9Nature–Nurture 10The Purpose and Goals of Life 11Happiness 12Self-actualization 14Ellis Abandons Self-esteem 16Finding Happiness: No Apologies Needed 172 Why We Get Unhappy 19What is Unhappiness? 19Thinking Makes It So 21Irrational Thinking 22Irrational Beliefs that Create Unhappiness 25The Strength of Irrational Convictions 30People Upset Themselves About Being Upset 353 Refusing to Become Desperately Unhappy 41The Development of REBT 41The ABCs of REBT 44Disputing Methods and New Rational Effects 52The Elegant Solution 63Fun and Humor 644 The Philosophy of Happiness: Principles of Rational Living 67Rational Principle 1: Self-interest 68Rational Principle 2: Social Interest 70Rational Principle 3: Self-direction 70Rational Principle 4: Self-acceptance 71Rational Principle 5: Tolerance of Others 73Rational Principle 6: Short-term and Long-term Hedonism 74Rational Principle 7: Commitment to Creative, Absorbing Activities and Pursuits 75Rational Principle 8: Responsible Risk-taking and Experimenting 78Rational Principle 9: High Frustration Tolerance and Willpower 79Rational Principle 10: Problem Solving 81Rational Principle 11: Scientific Thinking and Flexibility 83The Rational Mindset of a Happy and Fulfilled Person 845 Love 87Love Slobbism 88Romantic Love 92Jealousy and Possessiveness 98Keeping Love Alive 1036 Relationships 105Encountering Suitable Partners 105Mating 111Separating 1217 Sex 127The Right to Sexual Enjoyment 129Ellis on Sexual Morality 130A Rational Approach to Sex Problems 1418 Women 155Depression 157Weight 162Dating and Mating 162Work 166Programs for Women 1729 Homosexuality 173Irrationality and Homosexuality 173REBT Counseling 176Aids 18310 Work 187Emotional Problems about Practical Problems at Work 188Enhancing Decisiveness 191Poor Self-Esteem in the Workplace 196Perfectionism 201Procrastination 20911 Children and Parents 217Parenting Styles and Discipline 218Overcoming the Emotional Stresses of Parenting 220How Parents Can Help Solve Problems of Their Children 226Relating to Your Parents 22912 Death and Dying 241A Humanistic Conception of Death 242Rational Living with Dying 24313 Rational Living in an Irrational World 25114 Albert Ellis Interviewed by Michael E. Bernard 263On a Philosophy of Life as Therapy 264On Religion 265On Spirituality 266On Politics 268On the Mental Health of People in the Twenty-first Century 269On the Future of the Human Race 270On the Future of REBT 270On Rational Beliefs and the Degree of Self-acceptance 271On the Need to Strengthen Rational Beliefs 272On Self-downing 276On Self-Actualizing 276On Homosexuality 277On Marriage 279On Sex 280On the Use of REBT in Diverse Cultures 281On the Use of REBT with Men and Women 281On Dispelling Myths about REBT 283On the Professional Acceptance of REBT 284On His Work Ethic 285On His Morning Mindset 287On Dealing with Physical Ailments 287On Satisfying Moments Over the Years 287On His Recent Pleasurable Moments 288On His Regrets 289If He Had to Do It All Over Again? 289A Rational Approach to Happiness 291Article by Michael E. BernardReferences and Acknowledgment of Copyright 299Index 301

“The book is a good detailed overview of REBT methods.  Summing Up: Recommended.  Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, professionals, general readers.”  (Choice, 1 July 2012)"The principles themselves are taken from chapter 4 of Rationality and the Pursuit of Happiness: The Legacy of Albert Ellis, Michael E. Bernard's excellent summation of the great psychologist's life-work." (Jildy Sauce, 6 January 2012) "This book provides a useful summary of what Ellis had to say on happiness." (Metapsychology, 15 November 2011)

Michael E. Bernard is a Professor at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Australia. He co-founded the Australian Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy, is a former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, and has written more than 50 books and journal articles in areas associated with mental health, resilience, peak performance, parenting, and school improvement. He currently consults with business and the public sector on principles of personal effectiveness, and is Managing Director of The Bernard Group.Michael worked closely with Albert Ellis for more than three decades. Today, he is recognized as an international authority on Ellis' work and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.

• About the Author xiiiPreface xv1 Albert Ellis and the Pursuit of Happiness 1The Early Life and Times of Albert Ellis 3Albert Ellis’ (Generally) Pleasurable and Happy Personal Life 4Albert Ellis’ Professional Life was Self-actualized 6Ellis Speaks Common Sense 8The Dual Nature of the Human Psyche 9Nature–Nurture 10The Purpose and Goals of Life 11Happiness 12Self-actualization 14Ellis Abandons Self-esteem 16Finding Happiness: No Apologies Needed 172 Why We Get Unhappy 19What is Unhappiness? 19Thinking Makes It So 21Irrational Thinking 22Irrational Beliefs that Create Unhappiness 25The Strength of Irrational Convictions 30People Upset Themselves About Being Upset 353 Refusing to Become Desperately Unhappy 41The Development of REBT 41The ABCs of REBT 44Disputing Methods and New Rational Effects 52The Elegant Solution 63Fun and Humor 644 The Philosophy of Happiness: Principles of Rational Living 67Rational Principle 1: Self-interest 68Rational Principle 2: Social Interest 70Rational Principle 3: Self-direction 70Rational Principle 4: Self-acceptance 71Rational Principle 5: Tolerance of Others 73Rational Principle 6: Short-term and Long-term Hedonism 74Rational Principle 7: Commitment to Creative, Absorbing Activities and Pursuits 75Rational Principle 8: Responsible Risk-taking and Experimenting 78Rational Principle 9: High Frustration Tolerance and Willpower 79Rational Principle 10: Problem Solving 81Rational Principle 11: Scientific Thinking and Flexibility 83The Rational Mindset of a Happy and Fulfilled Person 845 Love 87Love Slobbism 88Romantic Love 92Jealousy and Possessiveness 98Keeping Love Alive 1036 Relationships 105Encountering Suitable Partners 105Mating 111Separating 1217 Sex 127The Right to Sexual Enjoyment 129Ellis on Sexual Morality 130A Rational Approach to Sex Problems 1418 Women 155Depression 157Weight 162Dating and Mating 162Work 166Programs for Women 1729 Homosexuality 173Irrationality and Homosexuality 173REBT Counseling 176Aids 18310 Work 187Emotional Problems about Practical Problems at Work 188Enhancing Decisiveness 191Poor Self-Esteem in the Workplace 196Perfectionism 201Procrastination 20911 Children and Parents 217Parenting Styles and Discipline 218Overcoming the Emotional Stresses of Parenting 220How Parents Can Help Solve Problems of Their Children 226Relating to Your Parents 22912 Death and Dying 241A Humanistic Conception of Death 242Rational Living with Dying 24313 Rational Living in an Irrational World 25114 Albert Ellis Interviewed by Michael E. Bernard 263On a Philosophy of Life as Therapy 264On Religion 265On Spirituality 266On Politics 268On the Mental Health of People in the Twenty-first Century 269On the Future of the Human Race 270On the Future of REBT 270On Rational Beliefs and the Degree of Self-acceptance 271On the Need to Strengthen Rational Beliefs 272On Self-downing 276On Self-Actualizing 276On Homosexuality 277On Marriage 279On Sex 280On the Use of REBT in Diverse Cultures 281On the Use of REBT with Men and Women 281On Dispelling Myths about REBT 283On the Professional Acceptance of REBT 284On His Work Ethic 285On His Morning Mindset 287On Dealing with Physical Ailments 287On Satisfying Moments Over the Years 287On His Recent Pleasurable Moments 288On His Regrets 289If He Had to Do It All Over Again? 289A Rational Approach to Happiness 291Article by Michael E. BernardReferences and Acknowledgment of Copyright 299Index 301

“The book is a good detailed overview of REBT methods.  Summing Up: Recommended.  Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, professionals, general readers.”  (Choice, 1 July 2012)"The principles themselves are taken from chapter 4 of Rationality and the Pursuit of Happiness: The Legacy of Albert Ellis, Michael E. Bernard's excellent summation of the great psychologist's life-work." (Jildy Sauce, 6 January 2012) "This book provides a useful summary of what Ellis had to say on happiness." (Metapsychology, 15 November 2011)

Michael E. Bernard is a Professor at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Australia. He co-founded the Australian Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy, is a former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Rational-Emotive and Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, and has written more than 50 books and journal articles in areas associated with mental health, resilience, peak performance, parenting, and school improvement. He currently consults with business and the public sector on principles of personal effectiveness, and is Managing Director of The Bernard Group.Michael worked closely with Albert Ellis for more than three decades. Today, he is recognized as an international authority on Ellis' work and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.

• About the Author xiiiPreface xv1 Albert Ellis and the Pursuit of Happiness 1The Early Life and Times of Albert Ellis 3Albert Ellis’ (Generally) Pleasurable and Happy Personal Life 4Albert Ellis’ Professional Life was Self-actualized 6Ellis Speaks Common Sense 8The Dual Nature of the Human Psyche 9Nature–Nurture 10The Purpose and Goals of Life 11Happiness 12Self-actualization 14Ellis Abandons Self-esteem 16Finding Happiness: No Apologies Needed 172 Why We Get Unhappy 19What is Unhappiness? 19Thinking Makes It So 21Irrational Thinking 22Irrational Beliefs that Create Unhappiness 25The Strength of Irrational Convictions 30People Upset Themselves About Being Upset 353 Refusing to Become Desperately Unhappy 41The Development of REBT 41The ABCs of REBT 44Disputing Methods and New Rational Effects 52The Elegant Solution 63Fun and Humor 644 The Philosophy of Happiness: Principles of Rational Living 67Rational Principle 1: Self-interest 68Rational Principle 2: Social Interest 70Rational Principle 3: Self-direction 70Rational Principle 4: Self-acceptance 71Rational Principle 5: Tolerance of Others 73Rational Principle 6: Short-term and Long-term Hedonism 74Rational Principle 7: Commitment to Creative, Absorbing Activities and Pursuits 75Rational Principle 8: Responsible Risk-taking and Experimenting 78Rational Principle 9: High Frustration Tolerance and Willpower 79Rational Principle 10: Problem Solving 81Rational Principle 11: Scientific Thinking and Flexibility 83The Rational Mindset of a Happy and Fulfilled Person 845 Love 87Love Slobbism 88Romantic Love 92Jealousy and Possessiveness 98Keeping Love Alive 1036 Relationships 105Encountering Suitable Partners 105Mating 111Separating 1217 Sex 127The Right to Sexual Enjoyment 129Ellis on Sexual Morality 130A Rational Approach to Sex Problems 1418 Women 155Depression 157Weight 162Dating and Mating 162Work 166Programs for Women 1729 Homosexuality 173Irrationality and Homosexuality 173REBT Counseling 176Aids 18310 Work 187Emotional Problems about Practical Problems at Work 188Enhancing Decisiveness 191Poor Self-Esteem in the Workplace 196Perfectionism 201Procrastination 20911 Children and Parents 217Parenting Styles and Discipline 218Overcoming the Emotional Stresses of Parenting 220How Parents Can Help Solve Problems of Their Children 226Relating to Your Parents 22912 Death and Dying 241A Humanistic Conception of Death 242Rational Living with Dying 24313 Rational Living in an Irrational World 25114 Albert Ellis Interviewed by Michael E. Bernard 263On a Philosophy of Life as Therapy 264On Religion 265On Spirituality 266On Politics 268On the Mental Health of People in the Twenty-first Century 269On the Future of the Human Race 270On the Future of REBT 270On Rational Beliefs and the Degree of Self-acceptance 271On the Need to Strengthen Rational Beliefs 272On Self-downing 276On Self-Actualizing 276On Homosexuality 277On Marriage 279On Sex 280On the Use of REBT in Diverse Cultures 281On the Use of REBT with Men and Women 281On Dispelling Myths about REBT 283On the Professional Acceptance of REBT 284On His Work Ethic 285On His Morning Mindset 287On Dealing with Physical Ailments 287On Satisfying Moments Over the Years 287On His Recent Pleasurable Moments 288On His Regrets 289If He Had to Do It All Over Again? 289A Rational Approach to Happiness 291Article by Michael E. BernardReferences and Acknowledgment of Copyright 299Index 301

“The book is a good detailed overview of REBT methods.  Summing Up: Recommended.  Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, professionals, general readers.”  (Choice, 1 July 2012)"The principles themselves are taken from chapter 4 of Rationality and the Pursuit of Happiness: The Legacy of Albert Ellis, Michael E. Bernard's excellent summation of the great psychologist's life-work." (Jildy Sauce, 6 January 2012) "This book provides a useful summary of what Ellis had to say on happiness." (Metapsychology, 15 November 2011)