The Rational Practitioner: The Sport and Performance Psychologist's Guide To Practicing Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

Sport and exercise psychology has grown significantly, with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) being the dominant approach. The Rational Practitioner: The Sport and Performance Psychologists Guide to Practicing Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy is a fundamental book for applied practice, offering practitioners, scholars, and researchers theoretical and practical information from an experienced sport and exercise psychologist.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 26 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The field of sport and exercise psychology has experienced remarkable growth as an academic discipline and profession over the past decade. The cognitive-behavioral approach, rooted in cognitive behavioral therapies (CBTs), has emerged as the dominant approach in this field. CBTs are widely recognized as one of the most widely used counseling approaches globally. Within this framework, rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) was developed, which is a cognitive-based theory and therapy that incorporates various techniques from CBTs, such as cognitive restructuring, rehearsal, imagery, and self-talk.

"The Rational Practitioner: The Sport and Performance Psychologists Guide to Practicing Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy" is a groundbreaking book that delves into innovative concepts specifically tailored to the performance environment while remaining firmly grounded in core REBT theory. This book serves as a fundamental resource for applied practice, providing practitioners, scholars, and researchers in sport psychology and REBT with theoretical and detailed practical insights from an experienced and qualified sport and exercise psychologist.

The book offers a comprehensive portrayal of REBT applied within the sport and performance context, making it an essential reading for current and trainee sport and exercise psychologists, as well as psychologists from other disciplines interested in working with athletes and other performers. By exploring the intersection of sport, psychology, and REBT, this book provides valuable insights and strategies for enhancing performance, managing stress and anxiety, and promoting mental well-being among athletes and performers.

In conclusion, sport and exercise psychology has witnessed significant expansion, and the cognitive-behavioral approach, with REBT as a key component, has emerged as the dominant paradigm. "The Rational Practitioner: The Sport and Performance Psychologists Guide to Practicing Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy" is a valuable resource that contributes to the advancement of this field by offering practical insights and theoretical foundations for working with athletes and other performers. Its comprehensive coverage of REBT applied within the sport and performance context makes it an essential read for practitioners, scholars, and researchers alike.

Weight: 542g
Dimension: 174 x 247 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032060408