Stop - Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Part I Where Am I?

Situation
Feelings
Direction

Part II How Did I Get Here?

We Were Programmed
Old False Beliefs

Part III Who Causes My Emotional Pain?

The Theory Of Rational Emotive Therapy
The A-B-C Theory Of Emotions

Part IV Six Ways I Cause My Emotional Pain.

Absolutistic Statements
Want Versus Need
Following Your Feelings
Reality Versus Shoulds
Maximizing The Bad
Evaluating Performance Versus Judging Self

Part V How To Stop This Emotional Suicide.

Identifying Irrational Beliefs
The Art Of Challenging Irrational Assumptions
The Eight-Step Guide

Part VI How To Develop A Happy Relationship.

The Pride Principle
The Twist Technique
Pride-Building Communication
Take Responsibility For What You Want
Eleven New Strategies

Part VII Conclusion

Appendix: Seven-Day Plan