An academic text which clearly explains the theory of EFCT and its relationship with CBT.
* Provides a critique of CBT and other therapeutic approaches
* Offers a summary of recent work on emotion, including an outline of the SPAARS approach
* Written in an accessible manner, with trainee and practising therapists in mind
* Presents the EFCT approach, with large numbers of clinical case examples summarised to reflect appropriate issues in working with emotions
* Looks at the issues involved in working with problems related to the five basic emotions of Fear, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Happiness