Alcohol How to Give It Up and Be Glad You Did

by Tate, Philip; Ellis, Albert

• ISBN13: 9781884365102
• ISBN10: 1884365108
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-01-01
• Publisher: See Sharp Press

Summary

This practical, comprehensive, and easy to use book helps alcohol abusers understand their behavior, but provides practical steps that anyone can use to solve an alcohol problem. Written by a cognitive-behavioral psychologist, this book includes chapters on overcoming low self-esteem, depression, stress, attending self-help groups, and living a better life after quitting. Each chapter contains specific self-help techniques. Recommended by SMART Recovery.

Author Biography

Philip Tate, PhD, is a licensed cognitive-behavioral therapist employed by the Veterans Administration, who for the past two decades has specialized in the treatment of alcohol abuse. He is a past vice-president of SMART Recovery and a former board member of Rational Recovery.

Table of Contents

Introduction	i
Dr. Albert Ellis
Preface	iii
A Quick Start to Quitting	1	(9)
Acknowledging Problems Related to Drinking	10	(9)
How to Gain a Realistic View of Drinking and Abstinence	19	(11)
How Thinking Affects Emotions and Behavior	30	(7)
How to Understand Your Emotions	37	(9)
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy's Theory on Addictions	46	(8)
Disputing Your Irrational Beliefs and Changing Them	54	(7)
You Can Quit: Eliminating Self-Defeating Beliefs About Quitting	61	(8)
Eliminating Your Excuses for Drinking	69	(7)
How to Stop Putting Yourself Down and Start Accepting Yourself	76	(13)
How to Have Less Misery When Quitting	89	(8)
Eliminating Misery and Stress Without Drinking	97	(10)
Eliminating Anxiety and Guilt About Doing Well	107	(9)
Facing Rejection Without Anxiety, Guilt or Shame	116	(10)
How You Can Eliminate Your Anger	126	(12)
How to Tolerate Frustration and Start Living	138	(12)
You Can Attain Happiness	150	(14)
Help Yourself with the Help of Others: Join a Smart Recovery Group	164	(12)
Consulting a Professional Therapist	176	(8)
Continuing Your Work and Your Gains	184	(16)
APPENDICES
A. Glossary of Terms	189	(2)
B. Recommended Sources of Help	191	(1)
C. Rational Humorous Songs	192	(6)
D. Self-Help Organizations	198	(2)
Bibliography	200	(4)
Index	204