ABSTRACT

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is one of the most widely used counselling approaches in the world and is one of the original forms of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in Sport and Exercise is the first and only book to date to examine the use of REBT in sport and exercise.

It brings together leading international experts and practitioners to reflect on the use of REBT in sport and exercise, and examine the techniques used. Each chapter contains a case study, contextualising theory into practice, giving a rare and detailed insight into the use of REBT across a diverse range of issues. Some of the topics covered include:

• the theory and practice of REBT

• REBT intervention for competition anxiety

• the use of REBT interventions in Paralympic soccer

• the use of REBT in managing injury and loss

• using REBT to address symptoms of exercise dependence

• REBT intervention to improve low frustration tolerance

Offering an invaluable insight into the practical application of REBT, this book is essential reading for undergraduates, postgraduates, trainee and qualified sport and exercise psychologists, and counsellors wishing to move into sport and exercise.

chapter 4|15 pages

Anxiety, unhealthy jealousy, and exercise avoidance

A Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) intervention

chapter 5|15 pages

“It will be the end of the world if we don’t win this game”

Exploring the use of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) interventions in Paralympic soccer

chapter 6|15 pages

Managing injury and loss

The use of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with a collegiate football player

chapter 8|16 pages

Mixed Martial Arts and the paradox between self-improvement and self-acceptance

A Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) intervention

chapter 14|14 pages

“Is it really that bad?”

A case study applying Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) with an elite youth tennis player

chapter 15|11 pages

“It’s the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine)”

The use of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to increase function and reduce irrational beliefs of an injured athlete